This bill changes when water right permit applications must be published for public notice. Under the new rule, applicants only need to publish notice if the chief engineer recommends approval or if the applicant has filed a petition opposing a denial recommendation—whereas previously notice may have been required in more situations. The bill also requires the department to post applications on its website until final action is taken.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 326
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 303
Signed by the President S.J. 271
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 288
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 24, NAYS 11. S.J. 240
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 136
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 49, NAYS 21. H.J. 142
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1. H.J. 1
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 1
Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass