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SB3: Relating To Water.

Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

Feb 3, 2025 · Senate

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The measure behind this decision

What this measure contains

Establishes a public trust purpose for the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Establishes the Executive Director of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Administratively attaches the Commission on Water Resource Management to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of the Commission on Water Resource Management to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes
3
No
0
Not voting
0
Absent / excused
2

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Members listed for this decision

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