establishing the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund task force.
Sponsored By: Mark McConkey (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Mileage pay for task-force legislators
Legislators on the task force get mileage paid at the legislative rate when doing task force work. This payment applies only to legislative members.
Task force to fund cyanobacteria cleanup
The law creates a task force to find steady funding for the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The group studies options like a voluntary decal for non-motorized boats and a donation box on boat and mooring registrations. It also looks at a license plate decal, other voluntary gifts, using part of failed septic design fees, and shifting some transportation drainage mitigation funds. The task force may also back a DOT program to upgrade culverts and drainage in affected watersheds. Members elect a chair, the first-named senate member calls the first meeting within 45 days of passage, and four members make a quorum. The task force must report to the governor and legislative leaders by November 1, 2026.
Who serves on the task force
The law sets who serves on the task force. Members include two senators, two house members, the governor or a designee, the DOT commissioner or a designee, the DES subsurface systems and limnology directors, the Fish and Game executive director or a designee, a marine patrol member, and a river or lake association member appointed by the governor. This brings lawmakers, agencies, and water groups to the table.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mark McConkey
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brian R. Taylor
Republican • House
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
John T MacDonald
Republican • House
Karel A. Crawford
Republican • House
Katy Peternel
Republican • House
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
II. Remainder Effective 06/12/2026
6/22/2026SenateI. Section 2 Effective 01/01/2027
6/22/2026SenateSigned by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 140
6/22/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
5/28/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14
5/28/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1889e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/07/2026); SJ 12
5/13/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1889e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 40
5/13/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 15
4/9/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/25/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
4/1/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/25/2026 10:00 am GP 228
4/1/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:00 pm GP 228
3/18/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 8 P. 114
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0780s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
3/5/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0780s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
3/5/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0780s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
2/17/2026SenateHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 4
1/28/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
11/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
5/13/2026
Enrolled
5/13/2026
Introduced
11/25/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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