HB4566Introduced in the House
NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST
Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Fund Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall establish the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Grant Program to make grants to applicants for the restoration or replacement of injured or damaged natural resources resulting from claims pursued under the laws of the United States, the laws of this State, other statutory laws, or common law. Provides that the following entities may apply for grants under the Act: (i) units of local government; (ii) soil and water conservation districts; (iii) area-wide agencies, including counties, regional planning agencies, or both; (iv) nonprofit organizations; (iv) public or private institutes of higher education; (v) port authorities; and (vi) federally recognized tribes. Provides that the Department shall issue grants if (i) the requested grant complies with the purpose for which the Department was to provide funds and is subject to the requirements of all applicable court orders and (ii) the grant complies with the criteria established by administrative rule for the issuance of the grant. Provides that grants shall not be awarded to a grantee that is responsible for the pollution event that is the subject or basis for the issuance of the grant. Effective July 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 8, 2026
72
Yes
35
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-035-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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