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S3039Introduced in the Senate

Authorizes a property owner to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Ana Quezada, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Authorizes a property owner to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 28, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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