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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2026 Water Legislation

Subject:
General Assembly
Natural Resources & Environment
Water
Published:
August 12, 2026
Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

In 2026, the General Assembly passed several water-focused bills, which addressed revegetation, water vessel registration, and funding for water projects and species conservation. Additional bills focused on water issues in the energy sector, including injection wells, geothermal energy, and data centers.