SB3422Introduced in the Senate
DNR-HEALTHY FORESTS GRANTS
Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. Provides that all grants issued under the Act shall be cost-share grants. Provides that the cost-share approved by the Department of Natural Resources may include in-kind contributions of the applicant. Provides that grants issued under the Act may be used as matching funds for federal grant awards whose purpose is in line with the Act.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0726
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
77
Yes
30
No
2
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 |
| 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 |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 008-001-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-030-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0726
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