EIG DEFER, EIG Public Hearings 03-24-2026

Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs · March 25, 2026

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Chair outlines amendments to HB 1736 (animal control)

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The chair opened decision making on HB 1736 HD2, proposing multiple amendments: allow sterilized cats to be returned to original colonies as part of trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs; allow special fund distributions to nonprofits and qualified entities to run spay/neuter programs; permit special-fund monies to support spay/neuter services including TNR; reduce penalties in section 2 to a minimum of $50 and maximum of $100; delete the provision limiting duration/requirements of veterinarian certification for cats not suitable for sterilization; and make technical, non-substantive edits. The CH

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The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs considered three House bills: HB 1736 HD2 (animal control, cat sterilization), HB 1718 HT1 (housing and mixed-use development authority amendments), and HB 1644 HD2 (consumer protection). The committee deferred action on the animal-control measure after objections to trap-neuter-return; it voted to pass HB 1718 and HB 1644 with amendments.

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