Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit
Summary
Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit to allow for the use of products used for controlling phosphorus levels in lakes or ponds to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions
S5936
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S5936A
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its favorable reporting from the Committee on Environmental Conservation and subsequent committee discharge. Substantively, the definition of 'application of nutrient inactivants' was expanded to include biological control methods alongside mechanical methods, and the eligibility criteria for permit applicants were slightly adjusted to emphasize compliance with the new title.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the definition of control methods for harmful algal blooms was broadened to explicitly include biological methods.
REQUIREMENT
The application process now requires applicants to describe any biological methods of control taken for phosphorus and harmful algal blooms, in addition to mechanical methods.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'application of nutrient inactivants' was updated to explicitly include biological methods of control.
TECHNICAL
Procedural text regarding committee reporting status and bill numbering was updated to reflect the legislative process.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 3, 2026
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
2
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 20, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5936A
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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