S.R. 3
EnrolledSenate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters
Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters
Introduction
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 17
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 24
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 25
What This Bill Does
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.
Key Provisions
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.
Plain-Language Summary
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This Senate resolution urges local governments across Utah to update their disaster emergency plans to include provisions for residents evacuating with household pets, in line with existing federal guidance. It also encourages local governments to coordinate with emergency management agencies, animal shelters, veterinary providers, and community organizations to ensure adequate sheltering and care for pets during disasters, and directs a copy of the resolution to the Utah Division of Emergency Management and all county and municipal governments.
S.R. 3
EnrolledSenate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters
Introduction
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 17
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 24
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 25
IntroductionJan 29
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 17
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 24
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 25
What This Bill Does
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.
Key Provisions
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.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
This Senate resolution urges local governments across Utah to update their disaster emergency plans to include provisions for residents evacuating with household pets, in line with existing federal guidance. It also encourages local governments to coordinate with emergency management agencies, animal shelters, veterinary providers, and community organizations to ensure adequate sheltering and care for pets during disasters, and directs a copy of the resolution to the Utah Division of Emergency Management and all county and municipal governments.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History25
Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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