HB4566 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST
Last Action
2/18/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Fund Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall establish the Natural Resource Restoration Trust Grant Program to make grants to applicants for the restoration or replacement of injured or damaged natural resources resulting from claims pursued under the laws of the United States, the laws of this State, other statutory laws, or common law. Provides that the following entities may apply for grants under the Act: (i) units of local government; (ii) soil and water conservation districts; (iii) area-wide agencies, including counties, regional planning agencies, or both; (iv) nonprofit organizations; (iv) public or private institutes of higher education; (v) port authorities; and (vi) federally recognized tribes. Provides that the Department shall issue grants if (i) the requested grant complies with the purpose for which the Department was to provide funds and is subject to the requirements of all applicable court orders and (ii) the grant complies with the criteria established by administrative rule for the issuance of the grant. Provides that grants shall not be awarded to a grantee that is responsible for the pollution event that is the subject or basis for the issuance of the grant. Effective July 1, 2027.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 1/30/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/30/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 018-010-000 |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |