Rules Committee weighs resolution to restructure regional water planning councils

Jan 28, 2026

A Rules Committee meeting reviewed a House resolution proposing structural changes to regional water planning councils — cutting appointed seats, removing alternates and extending terms — with members asking whether the change only affects governance or also allows substantive plan changes such as interbasin transfers.

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Unidentified Speaker 5 presented a House resolution aimed at restructuring regional water planning councils, telling the Rules Committee the measure would reduce speaker-appointed seats from six to three, remove alternate council members and extend appointment lengths from three years to six.

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