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SB1064 • 2025

Directs the Water Resources Department to consider water basins in which permitted activity will occur when issuing certain permits.

Directs the Water Resources Department to consider water basins in which permitted activity will occur when issuing certain permits.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-21 Senate

    Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.

  3. 2025-02-20 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act concerns permits to use water. The Act tells an agency that issues the permits to consider water basins. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5).
Directs the Water Resources Department to consider water basins in which permitted activity will occur when issuing certain permits.
Relating to: Relating to water.
Current location: In Senate Committee