An Act to create 173.44 of the statutes; Relating to: requiring animal testing facilities and breeders to offer certain dogs and cats for adoption to releasing agencies and providing a penalty. (FE)
| Date / House | Action | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 Sen. | Introduced by Senators Wanggaard, Carpenter, Habush Sinykin, Ratcliff, Spreitzer, Keyeski and Jagler; cosponsored by Representatives Kitchens, Joers, Armstrong, Udell, Miresse, DeSmidt, Piwowarczyk, Maxey, Palmeri, Kreibich, Bare, Goodwin, Donovan, Sheehan, Anderson, Sinicki, Behnke, Melotik, Mursau and Stubbs | |
| 9/4/2025 Sen. | Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development | |
| 11/4/2025 Sen. | Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard | |
| 11/4/2025 Sen. | Representative Billings added as a cosponsor | |
| 11/19/2025 Sen. | Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor | |
| 1/9/2026 Sen. | Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor | |
| 1/22/2026 Sen. | Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard | |
| 1/27/2026 Sen. | Public hearing held | |
| 2/12/2026 Sen. | Fiscal estimate received | |
| 3/12/2026 Sen. | Executive action taken | |
| 3/17/2026 Sen. | Report passage recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 4, Noes 1 | |
| 3/17/2026 Sen. | Available for scheduling | |
| 3/23/2026 Sen. | Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 |
