HB5165Introduced in the House
RIVER ACCESS MODERNIZATION ACT
Introduced by Lawrence Walsh, District 86
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Public Waters Access Task Force Act. Sets forth findings. Creates the Public Waters Access Task Force to study and make recommendations for increasing and improving public access to rivers for boaters, paddlers, and anglers throughout the State. Lists membership and duties of the Task Force. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to provide support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a report no later than one year after the effective date of the Act, and dissolves the Task Force upon submission of the report. Repeals the Act 2 years after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 16, 2026
108
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-001-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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