HB 479: Land and Water Management
GENERAL BILL by Maggard
Land and Water Management; Prohibits counties & municipalities from adopting laws, regulations, rules, or policies relating to water quality or quantity, pollution control, discharge prevention or removal, or wetlands & preempts such regulation to the state; requires DEP to notify CFO of certain violations; requires CFO to withhold certain funds; repeals provisions relating to land management review teams.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 11/24/2025 House - Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 11/24/2025 House - Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/24/2025 | House |
• Referred to Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee |