SB 938: Conservation Easements
GENERAL BILL by McClain
Conservation Easements; Requiring a water management district to release a conservation easement upon application of the fee simple owner of a parcel of land if certain conditions are met; requiring that the ad valorem taxes of the property be based on the just value of the property; authorizing such property to be used for development consistent with the zoning designation of the adjacent lands; providing that the property owner assumes responsibility for any stormwater requirements if the property is developed, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/5/2026 Senate - Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Judiciary; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/5/2026 Senate - Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Judiciary; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Environment and Natural Resources (EN)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Judiciary; Rules |