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Division of Water Rights outlines five bills affecting water rights, public‑lands reserves and electronic recording
Summary
The Division of Water Rights highlighted five bills for watershed councils: HB 41 (state water policy amendments), HB 46 (reinstatement application clarifications), HB 47 (public lands/livestock watering and public water reserves 107 guidance), HB 174 (water rights restricted account expansion), and SB 33 (allow electronic signatures for recording). Members discussed public water reserve filings by federal agencies and asked for close review.
Teresa, speaking for the Division of Water Rights, briefed the council on five bills the Division is tracking and encouraged local councils to review language and contact sponsors.
She described HB 41 as focused on state water policy amendments, including studying flexible uses (water banking, split season use) and potential monitoring of activities that impact drinking-water watersheds. HB 46 clarifies timing and forms for reinstatement of lapsed water‑right…
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