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HB4004Introduced in the House

Relating to natural resources; and prescribing an effective date.

Passed

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The Act says certain tax is not owed for land that does not qualify for forest special assessment due to pests or disease. The Act says the Water Resources Department may allow time extensions for certain water right holders. The Act changes who must be a registered engineer at the department. The Act says the department must help certain water users sign up for a water conservation program. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Provides that additional taxes otherwise imposed upon disqualification of land from certain forestland special assessment programs may not be collected if the disqualification is due to the suspension of reforestation requirements as a result of insects or disease. Authorizes the Water Resources Department to grant time extensions for specified water right permit holders to complete construction and apply water beneficially. Modifies requirement that the department's director or principal assistant be a registered engineer. Modifies provision specifying when a proposed order of the department becomes final. Directs the department to facilitate certain water users' enrollment in a federal conservation program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Where it stands

Chapter 29, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

April 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 4, 2026

28

Yes

1

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
David Smith1Yes
Noah Robinson2No
Jeffrey Golden3Yes
Floyd Prozanski4Yes
Richard Anderson5Yes
Cedric Hayden6Yes
James Manning7Yes
Sara Gelser Blouin8Yes
Fred Girod9Yes
Deb Patterson10Yes

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  6. Referred to Revenue by prior reference.

  7. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  8. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

  9. Second reading.

  10. Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

  11. Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed. Ayes, 48; Excused, 6--Boshart Davis, Chaichi, Hartman, Osborne, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 6--Diehl, Harbick, Helm, Owens, Reschke, Yunker.

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  13. Referred to Finance and Revenue.

  14. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  15. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

  16. Second reading.

  17. Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 1--Reynolds.

  18. Speaker signed.

  19. President signed.

  20. Governor signed.

  21. Chapter 29, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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