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HB3128 • 2025

Provides that the storage of surface water for fire response preparedness does not require a water right application, permit or certificate.

Provides that the storage of surface water for fire response preparedness does not require a water right application, permit or certificate.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Owens
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a person does not need to get a permit in order to store surface water to prepare for responding to fire. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7).
Provides that the storage of surface water for fire response preparedness does not require a water right application, permit or certificate.
Relating to: Relating to the use of water for fire response preparedness.
Current location: In House Committee