SB1314Introduced in the Senate
Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.
Introduced by Darcy Jech, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Groundwater use; increasing cap of certain fund related to commercial drilling and plugging. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 4, 2026
85
Yes
2
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Jech
Second Reading referred to Energy Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Reported Do Pass Energy committee; CR filed
Referred to Appropriations
Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)
Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight
Referred to Energy
Policy recommendation to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee; Do Pass Energy
CR; Do Pass Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 2
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
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