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The Senate passed an Education Law amendment sponsored by Sen. Scarcella-Spanton on a 55-2 vote, with the measure taking effect immediately. Sen. Borrello voted against the bill, expressing concerns that it would allow foreign entities to manage conservation areas and potentially convert navigable waterways into wetlands without regard for local economic interests and public access. Sen. Borrello stated that while local conservation groups do important work, the bill's provisions could enable outside entities with agendas unaligned with community interests to reshape the landscape. Sen. Martinez also voted in opposition. The bill passed despite these objections.