Relating to the measurement of appropriated water.
Summary
Requires water appropriator to install device at point of diversion or appropriation to measure amount, and allow determination of rate and duty, of water being used. Creates exception for water being used for exempt purpose. Requires reporting measurements to Water Resources Department. Allows civil penalty for violation, not to exceed $500 per day.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Apr 14, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
legislature
Apr 14, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Rules.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
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