H7677Introduced in the House
Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Introduced by Tina Spears, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Provides that the legislature would be the body that negotiates on behalf of the state for all activities occurring in, on and over state submerged land extending beyond twenty-five (25) acres.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Passage in concurrence · June 2, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| Meghan Kallman | 15 | Absent |
| Robert Britto | 18 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
| Susan Sosnowski | 37 | Yes |
| Victoria Gu | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
Senate passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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