SB71Introduced in the Senate
Authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.
Introduced by Transportation
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorize the assumption of certain responsibilities and the waiver of sovereign immunity in connection with certain actions under federal environmental law.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 452
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass · February 23, 2026
61
Yes
6
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 17
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Transportation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 3
Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 85
Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 96
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 114
First Reading House H.J. 150
Referred to House Transportation H.J. 166
Scheduled for hearing
Transportation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 19
Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 19
Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 387
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 6. H.J. 415
Signed by the President S.J. 388
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 449
Delivered to the Governor on February 26, 2026 S.J. 410
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 452
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