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Committee advances bill removing sunset on certain water reservations in Upper Missouri watershed
Summary
Senate Bill 357 would remove a sunset on water reservations held by municipalities and conservation districts in the Upper Missouri watershed to allow more time to perfect rights; municipal officials said the extension aids long‑term planning and cited multi‑million‑dollar investments to secure supply.
Senator (introduced at SEG 1781) presented Senate Bill 357, which removes an upcoming sunset deadline for reserved water rights held by cities, towns and conservation districts in the Upper Missouri watershed, giving those entities additional time to perfect reserved water rights.
Why it matters: Municipal proponents said the extension…
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