HR 44 (2026): concerning the protection of public lands.
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HR 44 (2026)
concerning the protection of public lands.
- Status: Adopted by the House
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 102 people signed in online: 99 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0800h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HR44 on Table” on a division vote 310–7, on a motion by Rep. Will Darby. On March 12, 2026 the House adopted “Remove from Table” on a division vote 311–23, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. The committee's amendment (2026-0800h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2026-1078h), offered by Rep. Will Darby, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anita Burroughs (D - Carr 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Richard Brown (R - Carr 8)
- Rep. Alicia Gregg (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Allison Knab (D - Rock 12)
- Rep. Jonathan Smith (R - Carr 5)
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Jared Sullivan (D - Graf 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- February 18, 2026, 10:05 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay HR44 on Table — yeas 310, nays 7, passed
- March 12, 2026, House: Remove from Table — yeas 311, nays 23, passed
- March 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:05 am GP 228
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0800h 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 4, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Darby, Ryan, Vail, Sargent, Knab, Dupont, Harb, Baldwin, Bridle, Manos) 03/04/2026
- March 5, 2026: Lay HR44 on Table (Rep. Darby): MA DV 310-7 03/05/2026
- March 12, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 311-23 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0800h: AA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: FLAM # 2026-1078h (Rep. Darby): AA VV 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0800h and 2026-1078h: MA VV 03/12/2026