S.R. 3 Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters

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This resolution encourages local governments to consider how pet owners would care for their animals during disasters in their emergency planning. It creates no requirements and does not change any state law.

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Every vote

• 4 yes, 0 no, 3 absentSenate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee: Amendment Recommendation · Feb 17, 2026Who voted how
• 5 yes, 0 no, 2 absentSenate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 17, 2026Who voted how
• 23 yes, 0 no, 6 absentFirst of two Senate votes · Feb 24, 2026Who voted how
• 19 yes, 0 no, 10 absentFinal Senate vote · Feb 25, 2026Who voted how

Hearings and debates

• Feb 17, 2026 Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (3 turns)

  1. Committee chair (presiding)40:39

     Favorable recommendation. Thank you, Senator. The motion's in order. Uh, the motion is that we favorably recommend House Bill two 14. First substitute to the full body of the Senate, the discussion to the motion. Senator Boone,

  2. Sen. Nate Blouin40:54

     Thank you. I would speak against that motion. I think we hold producers responsible in, in so many industries. Even, you know, with solar panels for instance, we require that they bond out and, uh, and are responsible for their products after they are, uh, out in the private market. And, and I think that should apply in, in other sectors as well. Um, as was mentioned earlier, this bill also stamps on local control. I mean, there's a whole provision in here about, uh, preempting a political subdivision from enacting legislation regarding the, um, the, the products mentioned here. So I think this, this goes against our values, uh, as, as the state that tells our local municipalities and counties that, uh, they should have more power. And, and I think this is, uh, gonna lead to an, an even greater, uh, influence of, of firearms in our communities, in, in a way that is, uh, dangerous for, for constituents, especially here in, in Salt Lake County. So, um, I speak against the motion.

  3. Committee chair (presiding)41:48

     Thank you, Senator. Further discussion to the motion saying none. I'll go ahead. I'll place the motion. All in favor of passing out house Bill two 14. First substitute firearms liability amendments indicate by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? If any? Um, I have one nay. That Senator Blouin I roll that passes three to one. Okay. Thank you for your work committee. That concludes our work for today. So I'll take one final motion ad Motion to adjourn. Non debatable. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. We are adjourned. Thank you.

• Feb 24, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
  Transcript (10 turns)

  1. Sen. Jen Plumb1:24:45

     and me realizing how much complexity there is across our state and across each of our communities and the needs of each community having its own, um, kind of flavor. I'm grateful to those on the, um, natural Resources Committee who helped me find this pathway because what I really wanted to do was to bring attention to our emergency management spaces and the thinking around that that says, Hey, if we can help, I dunno if I dare refer to myself as, you know, the kooky dog lovers like myself, have a way that I can be the one to take care of my animal, should a disaster strike so that the shelters don't have to. And so that the EMS don't have to res worry and respond if we can find ways to, uh, think about this in our planning, that it's probably better for all parties. So ultimately this resolution encourages local governments to think about this in their disaster planning. There's no requirements, there's no code shifting. It's just a reminder that, hey, this is a way that we can help our communities while also protecting those precious resources that are our first responders and shelter folks. Simple as that.

  2. President Adams (presiding)1:25:55

     Thank you, Senator. Senator Hinkins.

  3. Sen. David P. Hinkins1:25:59

     Would this be something like, uh, they had Noah when they had that natural disaster when they brought all their pets and loaded 'em on the ship or whatever or something Like that? Oh, Senator. He and Senator, uh, will you agree to yield?

  4. Sen. Jen Plumb1:26:12

     Yes. I mean, Senator Plumb, what'd I say? I'll take that flattery. Thank you. Yeah. Senator Plumb.

  5. President Adams (presiding)1:26:18

     Uh, go ahead. Any response?

  6. Sen. Jen Plumb1:26:20

     I hadn't thought historically back quite that far, but I think I can see it. I think I can see it.

  7. President Adams (presiding)1:26:25

     Thank you. Senator Plumb. Uh, further discussion. Seen unto you, summation and a motion.

  8. Sen. Jen Plumb1:26:33

     Yeah, I, I really do appreciate all the work after a couple years into this, that, that it's really the conversations that matter and I appreciate it. And with that, I'd call the question

  9. President Adams (presiding)1:26:40

     Thank you. The question is, shall Senate Resolution three be read a third time? Roll call vote. Senator Vickers Baldry Aye. Lewin Aye. Brammer Bus. Hello, Moore. Escamilla Aye. Fillmore Aye. Grover Aye. Harper Kins Aye. Ipson Johnson. Juab McKay. Mikel Aye. Milner Aye. Musselman Owens Pitch Plum Rebe Aye. Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Aye. Weiler Aye. Wilson Aye. Winterton Aye. President Adams Aye. Aye. Senate resolution three, having received 23 yay votes, zero nay votes, six being absent shall be read a third time.

  10. Sen. Luz Escamilla1:27:56

      Thank you Mr. President. Um, this bill, um, basically just requests

• Feb 25, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
  Transcript (14 turns)

  1. Sen. Jen Plumb1:22:28

     spaces will help owners like myself do the right thing and be able to take care of my own pet during a disaster and not require any additional taking care of by our shelters and our first responders. Um, I appreciate all the work that went into helping me get this language right. And with that I'm open to any questions.

  2. President (presiding)1:22:47

     All right. Uh, any discussion to Senate resolution? Three. Seeing none. Back to you, Senator Plumb.

  3. Sen. Jen Plumb1:22:56

     Thank you Mr. President ProAm. I would call the question

  4. Senate clerk1:23:00

     And the question is, shall SR three pass Roll call vote. Senator Vickers. Baldy Aye. Lewin Aye. Brammer bus? Aye. Comore Escamilla. Aye. Fillmore Grover Harper. Kinins. Ipson Aye. Johnson k Juab McKay Mikel Milner Musselman Owen Aye. Pitcher Plum Aye. Rebi. A Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Weiler Wilson Winterton Pitcher, president Adams

  5. President (presiding)1:24:13

     SR three. Having received 19 VOS zero Navos 10 being absent, passes and will be signed by the President Pro temp and sent to staff for enrolling

  6. President (presiding)1:24:32

     first substitute Senate Bill 2 46. First substitute Senate Bill 2 46, Utah Homeless Services, board Amendments.

  7. President (presiding)1:24:39

     Senator Escamilla. Senator Escamilla.

  8. Sen. Luz Escamilla1:24:44

     Motion to circle Mr. President Pro. Temp.

  9. President (presiding)1:24:47

     We have a motion to circle. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes. The bill is circled.

  10. President (presiding)1:24:58

      First substitute Senate bill 2 84. First substitute, Senate bill 2 84. Local land use modifications. Senator Fillmore.

  11. Sen. Chris H. Wilson1:25:07

      Senator Wilson. Uh, motion to circle sponsors on the DAAs.

  12. President (presiding)1:25:10

      Motion to circle. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion passes and the bill is circled. We're gonna have to debate some things or we're gonna finish the third reading calendar and I won't know what to do.

  13. President (presiding)1:25:27

      Second substitute. Do you have a bill to encircle? Oh, go ahead. Senator Balderree.

  14. Sen. Heidi Balderree1:25:34

      Thank you Mr. President Pro Tem. Today I have with you me, my friend Jenny. She is a constituent from Utah County. Here to observe the process. Please welcome her to the Senate.