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Senate debates canal-use bill; lawmakers circle measure for more work
Summary
Senators debated second-substitute SB108, which would require parties seeking to add or enlarge water in existing canals or ditches to negotiate a contract in good faith with canal owners. Lawmakers raised concerns about whether agreements must be written and what remedies exist if negotiations fail; the bill was circled for further drafting.
Senators engaged in an extended debate over second substitute SB108, a bill governing joint use and enlargement of canals and ditches. Sponsor Senator Stowell said the language updates code dating from the 1950s and would require a person seeking to add or enlarge water use to "negotiate…
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