STATE BILLOR HB 4020PASSED

Relating to permits; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes some agencies tell a permit applicant the legal reason for denial and give a guide about contesting the denial. The Act makes some agencies make a KPM for how fast the agency gives out permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires certain agencies to specify the authority justifying the denial of a permit application and provide the applicant a guide on how to contest the denial. Requires certain agencies to develop a performance measure to measure the timeliness of permit and permit renewal processing and issuance. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 13, 2026; 213 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4020 · PassedApr 13

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 104, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · Apr 13, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Chapter 104, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.House

Apr 7, 2026Governor signed.House

Mar 10, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 10, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 5, 2026Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Second reading.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.Senate

Mar 3, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.Senate

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Mar 3, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Mar 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama.House

Mar 2, 2026Second reading.House

Feb 27, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.House

Feb 27, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 25, 2026Returned to Full Committee.House

Feb 25, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 23, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.House

Feb 16, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.House

Feb 16, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.House

Feb 12, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 3, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Rules.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 12, 2026 · House · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Feb 27, 2026 · House · 24 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 3, 2026 · House · 58 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 28 yea · 0 nayPassed

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