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Senate committee advances bill to revise EPD agricultural water‑metering rules
Summary
The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee voted to pass House Bill 143, which makes changes to the Environmental Protection Division's agricultural water‑metering program and, according to presenters, will reduce costs for farmers and the state.
The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee voted to pass House Bill 143, a measure to modify the Environmental Protection Division’s (EPD) agricultural water‑metering rules, during its meeting.
Committee Chair Senator Anderson said the measure reflects about a year of engagement between lawmakers and EPD staff and described the bill as intended to “strengthen and maintain the integrity” of the state’s water‑metering program while making more water resources available to farmers. Director Jeff Cowen and Margie (Marjorie) Rockmore of EPD’s metering…
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