CS/SB 544: Golf Courses
GENERAL BILL by Environment and Natural Resources ; Truenow
Golf Courses; Creating the “Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Act”; providing legislative findings and intent regarding golf course best management practices certification; providing for a type two transfer of the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification program in the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/14/2026 Senate - CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/14/2026 Senate - CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/9/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Environment and Natural Resources; YEAS 6 NAYS 1 • Introduced |
| 1/14/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) • Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government • CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time |