SB1697Introduced in the Senate
CARBON CAPTURE-COMPENSATION
Introduced by Laura Fine, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes changes to provisions concerning applications under the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act. In provisions concerning the compensation for damages to the surface of a landowner's property, provides that such compensation includes compensation to return the surface estate, including soil conservation practices, such as terraces, grassed waterways, and other conservation practices, to the condition of the surface (rather than to a condition as near as practicable to the condition of the surface) prior to accessing the property; compensation for damage to the productive capability of the soil resulting from compaction or rutting if the parties are incapable of reaching resolution for such issues under the mitigation agreement and certain requirements are met (rather than such compensation shall include, but is not limited to, compensation for when a pipeline applicant accesses a property where excessively wet soil conditions would not allow normal farming operations due to increased risk of soil erosion, rutting, or compaction); and compensation for damage to surface and subsurface drainage, including compensation such that the applicant who has been granted a certificate of authority under the Act shall compensate the affected landowner to permanently restore drainage to the condition of the drainage (rather than to a condition as near as practicable to the condition of the drainage) prior to accessing the property. Provides that an applicant shall comply with the requirements of the agreement that governs the mitigation of agricultural impacts. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0390
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 31, 2025
93
Yes
21
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
117 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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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 |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 011-000-000
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fine
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Energy & Environment Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 074-037-000
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-008-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate.
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 093-021-001
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0390
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