HB 1240 allows the state engineer to issue water permits without a full board hearing when applicants don't contest the engineer's recommendation and nobody files a formal objection, streamlining the permit process. The bill preserves the engineer's ability to still request a full board hearing if the application raises important public policy issues, and it requires the board to hold hearings in the affected county or municipality upon request.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4. H.J. 459
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 8.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 281
First Reading House H.J. 261
Peri Pourier
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Red Dawn Foster
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day