SB5833Introduced in the Senate
Allowing pets in unattended motor vehicles under certain circumstances.
Introduced by Keith Wagoner, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Allowing pets in unattended motor vehicles under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 2026
48
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Transportation.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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