HB1976Introduced in the House
Increasing awareness of the potential harm caused by releasing pets or aquatic plants into the natural environment.
Introduced by Brandy Donaghy, District 044A
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Increasing awareness of the potential harm caused by releasing pets or aquatic plants into the natural environment.
Where it stands
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
January 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources: do pass · February 21, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Engell | 007A | Not Voting |
| Joe Schmick | 009B | Not Voting |
| Tom Dent | 013A | Yes |
| Stephanie McClintock | 018A | Not Voting |
| Ed Orcutt | 020B | Yes |
| Greg Nance | 023B | Yes |
| Adam Bernbaum | 024A | Yes |
| Adison Richards | 026A | Not Voting |
| Melanie Morgan | 029A | Yes |
| Kristine Reeves | 030B | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM.
AGNR - Majority; do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM.
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.