Strategic and Critical Resources Act

SB 648 proposes a new state law called the Strategic and Critical Resources Act. Its main purpose is to set statewide rules for the extraction and regulation of strategic and critical resources—important minerals and materials related to national security, energy reliability, infrastructure, and economic stability.

Sponsors: Robbie Morris, Ben Queen, Chris Rose, Patricia Rucker, Darren Thorne, Chris Phillips, Randy Smith

ISSUES: Climate, Development, Pure Water

CWV Position: Opposes

Status: Introduced on 1/28/26; referred to the Judiciary Committee on 1/28/26. Passed the Senate on 2/18/26; referred to House Energy and Public Works Committee on 2/20/26. Passed the House on 3/13/26; sent to Governor on 3/14/26.