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House approves closed‑meeting amendment to clarify water rights as real property
Summary
Lawmakers approved HB 189 to clarify that water rights are a form of real property that may be discussed in closed meetings; supporters argued it aligns with case law while opponents warned it could enable private purchase discussions and harm small communities.
House members debated and passed House Bill 189 on Feb. 26, a narrowly drawn change to the closed‑meeting statute that clarifies water rights may be treated as real property for purposes of discussing purchases or sales in closed meetings.
Sponsor Representative Patrick Panger opened by noting a personal disclosure — ‘‘I own shares of water stock’’ — and said the bill merely…
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