No Abandonment Of Water Rights For Efficiencies
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning protecting the water rights of persons who implement efficiencies that reduce their water usage.
Bill Summary:
Current law provides that a period of nonuse of a portion of a water right is tolled, and no intent to discontinue permanent use is found for purposes of determining an abandonment of a water right, for the duration that the nonuse of the water right by its owner is a result of any of certain conditions. The bill adds a condition that applies when the nonuse of a portion of a water right is a result of the implementation of efficiency improvement projects or methods that result in a reduction of the amount of water diverted for the decreed beneficial use. In such case:
- For the period of nonuse to be tolled, the owner of the water right must submit written notice of the efficiency improvement project or method to the division engineer, on a form prescribed by the division engineer, within one year of the date that the efficiency improvement project or method is first implemented; and
- The nonuse of the portion of the water right is tolled for a maximum of 20 years.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Jeni Arndt
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 20-1172 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2020 | House | House Committee on Rural Affairs & Agriculture Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/28/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Rural Affairs & Agriculture |