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HB111Introduced in the House

Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty

Passed

Introduced by Kristina Ortez, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty

Where it stands

Signed by Governor - Chapter 28 - Mar. 4

March 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Final Passage · February 15, 2026

39

Yes

3

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

42 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Sent to HAAWC - Referrals: HAAWC/HJC

  2. HAAWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  3. HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  4. Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:51 N:3

  5. Sent to SCONC - Referrals: SCONC

  6. SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  7. Passed in the Senate - Y:39 N:3

  8. Signed by Governor - Chapter 28 - Mar. 4

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