SB156Introduced in the Senate
Modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
Introduced by Timothy Goodwin, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Modify the crime of cruelty to an animal and increase the penalty therefor.
Where it stands
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2. H.J. 33
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 26, 2026
10
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kadyn Wittman | 15 | Yes |
| John Shubeck | 16 | Yes |
| Drew Peterson | 19 | Absent |
| Kaley Nolz | 20 | Yes |
| Marty Overweg | 21 | Yes |
| Kevin Van Diepen | 22 | Yes |
| Spencer Gosch | 23 | Yes |
| Elizabeth May | 27 | Yes |
| Jana Hunt | 28 | Yes |
| Travis Ismay | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 140
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 19
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 25, NAYS 8. S.J. 249
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 316
Scheduled for hearing
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2. H.J. 33
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass H.J. 33
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2. H.J. 33
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