AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Management to maintain and repair state-owned boat ramps and docks to ensure public access to waterways. It creates a special funding account financed by fees collected from users of these facilities to cover maintenance costs. The legislation also directs the department to establish rules clarifying how maintenance responsibilities are divided between the state and local municipalities.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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