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Animal-welfare concept raised amid criticism it lacks specific language

Environment Committee · February 7, 2026
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The Environment Committee on Feb. 6 voted to raise an animal-welfare concept (item 18) despite objections from Representative Dubitsky that it is a 'dummy bill' lacking substance; chairs said working-group proposals and caucus ideas inform the concept.

The Environment Committee voted Feb. 6 to raise item 18, a concept concerning animal welfare, after members debated whether the measure contains substantive language.

Representative Baumgartner moved to raise the concept and Representative Mashinsky seconded. Representative Dubitsky…

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