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HB3950 • 2025

Allows a person who owns property on which a certain spring originates to store water from the spring for use for fire prevention and fire suppression if the person obtains a permit.

Allows a person who owns property on which a certain spring originates to store water from the spring for use for fire prevention and fire suppression if the person obtains a permit.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Lewis,, Senator Girod
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-27 House

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

  3. 2025-03-24 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act allows a landowner in a certain area to store water for preventing or fighting fires. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Allows a person who owns property on which a certain spring originates to store water from the spring for use for fire prevention and fire suppression if the person obtains a permit.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to stored water; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee