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SB1590Introduced in the Senate

Relating to public lands; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

Introduced by Anthony Broadman, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

This Act prohibits state public bodies from helping the feds sell their public lands. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Prohibits public bodies from assisting the federal government with privatization of certain federally owned lands. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Where it stands

Effective date, March 31, 2026.

April 6, 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 in Concurrence · March 4, 2026

19

Yes

10

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.

See how each senator voted

Bill history

  1. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  2. Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  6. Second reading.

  7. Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.

  8. Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.

  9. Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 11--Anderson, Drazan, Girod, Hayden, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.

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

  11. Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

  12. Public Hearing held.

  13. Work Session held.

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

  15. Second reading.

  16. Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed. Ayes, 35; Nays, 12--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Edwards, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, McIntire, Reschke, Smith G, Wallan; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Elmer, Javadi, Walters.

  17. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 19; Nays, 10--Anderson, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Drazan.

  18. President signed.

  19. Speaker signed.

  20. Governor signed.

  21. Chapter 97, 2026 Laws.

  22. Effective date, March 31, 2026.

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