SB 1154 Expansion of restrictions over water rights

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

This Act makes changes to laws about areas with ground water quality problems. Modifies provisions of law related to declarations of ground water quality concern areas and ground water management areas. Directs the Governor to appoint an agency or agencies to lead an interagency team in ground water quality concern areas and ground water management areas. Provides that ground water…

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HB 3419-3 Extends authority of Water Resources Dept. on existing owners

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

Amendment 3 is a gut-and-stuff. It will standardize and grow the authority of the Water Resources Department. It may cost share at 75% for eligible owners but no funding source is guaranteed. It targets existing owner water rights. HB 3573 is the appropriations bill. Testimony pointed out how the WRD has not utilized the current data they hold and would…

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