When local zoning authorities make permitting decisions that involve existing wells, they must first verify that the well is both established (has official records or documented recent use) and not abandoned (has been used for water in the past two years). Zoning authorities cannot deny a permit based on a well that is abandoned or never officially established. This creates a new requirement to distinguish between active, legitimate wells and defunct ones before making zoning decisions.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 364
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 314
Signed by the President S.J. 301
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 300
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 279
Agriculture and Natural Resources Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 221
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1. H.J. 201
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 144
John Wiik
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Randy Gross
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended