SB2401

WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Wetlands Protection Act regulates discharges into State jurisdictional wetlands, requiring permits and setting mitigation standards.

The Wetlands Protection Act establishes regulations for discharging dredged or fill material into State jurisdictional wetlands. It mandates permits for such activities, with exemptions for certain minimal impacts. The Act outlines procedures for individual and general permits, including avoidance, minimization, and mitigation strategies. It also sets up a Wetlands Protection Fund for managing penalties and funding wetland protection efforts. The Act classifies wetlands into Class I, II, and III based on size and significance, with varying permit requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:30 PM

Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 9, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 8, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

May 8, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III