Establishes the public water justice act
Summary
Establishes the public water justice act; prohibits sale of waters of the state unless otherwise specifically authorized; establishes a public water justice fund for royalties and fees collected from persons or entities authorized to sell waters of the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Feb 23, 2023
Senate · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 238A
Feb 23, 2023
Senate · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Jan 4, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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