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SB426Introduced in the Senate

Preventing damage to underground facilities

Engrossed

Introduced by Robbie Morris, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill generally relates to Underground Facilities Damage prevention.

Where it stands

Postponed indefinitely

March 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 114) · February 18, 2026

24

Yes

7

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

34 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. Filed for introduction

  2. To Energy, Industry, and Mining then Government Organization

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Energy, Industry, and Mining

  5. Committee substitute reported, but first to Government Organization

  6. To Government Organization

  7. Com. sub. for com. sub. reported

  8. On 1st reading

  9. Read 1st time

  10. On 2nd reading

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. On 3rd reading with right to amend

  13. Read 3rd time

  14. Passed Senate (Roll No. 114)

  15. Ordered to House

  16. House received Senate message

  17. Introduced in House

  18. To Energy and Public Works

  19. To House Energy and Public Works

  20. Markup Discussion

  21. With amendment, do pass

  22. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  23. Postponed on 1st reading, Special Calendar, until 3/6/2026

  24. Read 1st time

  25. Postponed on 1st reading, Special Calendar, until 3/9/2026

  26. Postponed on 1st reading, Special Calendar, until 3/10/2026

  27. Read 1st time

  28. Postponed indefinitely

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