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H7996Introduced in the House

Reorganizes the coastal resources management council under the department of environmental management and create the bureau of coastal resources management.

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by John Edwards, District 70

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - Reorganizes the coastal resources management council under the department of environmental management and create the bureau of coastal resources management.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/07/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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