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HF 151

A bill for an act relating to surface water quality by requiring the establishment and maintenance of riparian protection measures, providing for financing, and providing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timi Brown-Powers and 10 co-sponsors

Overview: HF 151 - A bill for an act relating to surface water quality by requiring the establishment and maintenance of riparian protection measures, providing for financing, and

Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection.
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Bill Summary · HF 151

Overview: HF 151 - A bill for an act relating to surface water quality by requiring the establishment and maintenance of riparian protection measures, providing for financing, and providing penalties.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to improve surface water quality in the state by mandating the establishment and maintenance of riparian protection measures along waterways. The bill aims to reduce soil erosion, nutrient runoff, and other water pollution sources through these protective measures.
Key Provisions:
- Requires landowners to establish and maintain riparian buffer strips of perennial vegetation along all public waters
- Provides financial assistance to landowners for the costs of establishing and maintaining the buffer strips
- Imposes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential loss of eligibility for certain state agricultural programs
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Landowners with property adjacent to public waters will be required to establish and maintain the riparian buffer strips
- The state will provide financial assistance to help offset the costs for landowners
- Improved surface water quality is expected to benefit downstream communities, aquatic ecosystems, and recreational users
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and referred to the Environmental Protection committee for consideration
- If passed, the riparian protection measures would need to be implemented within a specified timeframe, likely 1-2 years

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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