SB953Introduced in the Senate
Modifies provisions relating to environmental programs within the Department of Natural Resources
Introduced by Jason Bean, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Modifies provisions relating to environmental programs within the Department of Natural Resources
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
July 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading · May 15, 2026
21
Yes
9
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Beck | 1 | No |
| Nick Schroer | 2 | Absent |
| Mike Henderson | 3 | Yes |
| Karla May | 4 | No |
| Steven Roberts | 5 | No |
| Mike Bernskoetter | 6 | Yes |
| Patty Lewis | 7 | No |
| Mike Cierpiot | 8 | Yes |
| Barbara Washington | 9 | No |
| Travis Fitzwater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
S First Read
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
Reported from S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
SA 1 S offered & defeated (Roberts)--(4505S01.05S)
Perfected
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
Voted Do Pass S Fiscal Oversight Committee
Reported from S Fiscal Oversight Committee
S Third Read and Passed
H First Read
H Second Read
Referred H Conservation and Natural Resources
Hearing Conducted H Conservation and Natural Resources
HCS Voted Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources
HCS Reported Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources
HCS Referred H Rules - Administrative
HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
Referred H Fiscal Review Committee
Bill Placed on H Informal Calendar
Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review
Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review
HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Davidson)--(4505H04.17H)
HA 2 to HCS H offered (Falkner)--(4505H04.04H)
HA 1 to HA 2 to HCS H offered & adopted (Jobe)--(4505H04.20H)
HA 2, as amended, to HCS H adopted --(4505H04.04H)
HCS, as amended, H adopted --(4505H.04C)
H Third Read and Passed
S concurs in HCS, as amended
S Third Read and Passed
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
Signed by Senate President Pro Tem
Signed by House Speaker
Delivered to Governor
Signed by Governor
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