HB1605Introduced in the House
REAL PROP CONSERVATION RIGHTS
Introduced by Jehan Gordon-Booth, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act. Provides that a conservation right includes preserving cultural heritage sites. Provides that any owner of real property in the State may convey a conservation right in such real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe or a State-recognized Indian tribe. Provides definitions for federally recognized Indian tribe and State-recognized Indian tribe. Provides that any holder of a conservation right may transfer or assign a conservation right to an entity eligible to hold such rights as described in the Act. Provides that a conservation right may be enforced in an action seeking injunctive relief, specific performance, or damages by any federally recognized Indian tribe or State-recognized Indian tribe that owns the conservation right.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0049
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
54
Yes
3
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-017-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Third Reading - Passed; 054-003-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0049
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