HB0116

What it does

• States that separating hydrogen and oxygen atoms from water for industrial hydrogen production is not a beneficial use of water.
• Requires the state board of control to deny petitions to change water use if the water source has been subject to priority regulation or interstate compact rules in the last ten years.
• Requires the state engineer to deny new well permits, permit amendments, or temporary transfer applications for hydrogen production if the water source has been subject to priority regulation or interstate compact rules in the last ten years.
• Prohibits granting any petition or application that results in the destruction of water molecules for hydrogen production, with an exception for by-product water.
• Sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, for these rules to apply to new applications.