Relating to the forfeiture of water rights.
Summary
Establishes that perfected and developed water right is not subject to forfeiture if owner of water right ceased to use all or part of water appropriated for period of five successive years because owner engaged in water conservation practices or distribution of water that owner received from water district was less than certificated maximum for period of at least five successive years. Removes reference to federal statute that is no longer in effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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