SB 493 (2026): relative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.
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SB 493 (2026)
relative to cyanobacteria and other emerging environmental water quality issues.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 10, 2026: Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2
- March 12, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/12/2026