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SB 5609 - 2025-26

Regarding cultural resource protection for certain land use activities that are categorically exempt from the state environmental policy act.

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Saturday, February 7, 2026 02:03 PM

Current version:

SB 5609

Current status:

SWays & Means

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Saturday, February 7, 2026 02:03 PM

Current version:

SB 5609

Current status:

SWays & Means

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
Senate:
House:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2025 Regular Session

In the Senate

Jan 31
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (View original bill)

2026 Regular Session

In the Senate

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 27
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials)
Feb 3
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials)
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Feb 4
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 6
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials)
Feb 9
Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM (Subject to change). (Committee materials)

Available documents

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Fiscal note

Amendments

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