Clarification of State Ownership of Underground Water
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it represents government expropriation of resources, which conflicts with their philosophical stance against such actions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a clarification of existing statutes regarding groundwater management, viewing it as necessary despite potential redundancy.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to clarify state ownership of water and ensure proper management while protecting prior appropriation rights.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to codify existing case law and avoid potential lawsuits similar to those experienced by a neighboring state.
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The amendment removes the first line of the bill's text, which is currently on page 1, line 6.