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Senate delays debate on SB 37 water-transfer standards after calls for fuller discussion
Summary
Sen. Blackham described SB 37 as setting statutory procedures and criteria for transfers of water use and protections for stockholders; after senators requested additional debate, the bill was circled for later consideration.
Sen. Blackham presented Senate Bill 37, explaining the measure establishes a statutory procedure and standards for transfers of water use or rights, allowing irrigation companies to evaluate proposed transfers and protecting other stockholders from negative impacts.
Blackham said the bill reflects interim study work and task-force input, and that it has broad support in the water community. Sen. Valentine and other senators indicated they wanted more debate; because the chamber needed to reach committee meetings, the sponsor and floor consented to "circle" the bill and resume discussion at a later session.
The motion to circle SB 37 carried by voice vote; the bill will return for further floor debate at a later time.
