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2026 floor votes

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

2 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.

About this bill

Passed by the Legislature and sent to the lieutenant governor on March 3, 2026. This resolution encourages local governments to update disaster emergency plans to address the needs of individuals who may need to evacuate during a disaster with household pets.

  • This resolution:
  • Encourages local governments within the state to incorporate into emergency management and disaster planning the needs of individuals with household pets, consistent with federal guidance and the demonstrated frequency and impact of federally declared disasters in Utah

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Jen Plumb

Utah Senate, February 24, 2026

2nd Reading, Passage on Second · SR 3
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 23 Nays 0 Abs 6
Official record

Yes (23)

16 Republican, 1 Forward, 6 Democratic

Absent or not voting (6)

6 Republican

Utah Senate, February 25, 2026

3rd Reading, Final Passage · SR 3
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 19 Nays 0 Abs 10
Official record

Yes (19)

12 Republican, 1 Forward, 6 Democratic

Absent or not voting (10)

10 Republican

Votes are listed as the Utah Legislature's floor vote records show them. Names are matched to today's roster, so members who have since left the Legislature aren't in the lists; the totals are the record's own. Committee votes and voice votes aren't included.