SB420Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE)
Introduced by Steve Nass, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in · February 19, 2026
54
Yes
41
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
99 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | 1 | Yes |
| Shae Sortwell | 2 | Yes |
| Ron Tusler | 3 | Yes |
| David Steffen | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Goeben | 5 | Yes |
| Elijah Behnke | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Kirsch | 7 | No |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | 8 | No |
| Pricilla Prado | 9 | Not Voting |
| Darrin Madison | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Fiscal estimate received
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Transportation and Local Government, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 19, Noes 14
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Referred to committee on Rules
Made a special order of business at 11:19 AM on 2-19-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 14
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 54, Noes 41
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly concurred in
Report correctly enrolled
Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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