HB 1676 (2026): limiting consumer access to certain high-risk rodenticides.

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HB 1676 (2026)

limiting consumer access to certain high-risk rodenticides.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 246 people signed in online: 95 in support and 151 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 17, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0749h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0749h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
  • February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
  • February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • March 31, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0749h — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
  • February 17, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
  • February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0749h 02/17/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0749h: AA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0749h: MA VV 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 31, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
  • May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026

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