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LC 434

Generally revise laws relating to water commissioners

2025 Regular Session

LC 434 proposes broad updates to statutes governing water commissioners to modernize governance, clarify duties, appointments, and budgeting oversight; bill died in process.

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Bill Summary · LC 434

LC 434 — Generally revise laws relating to water commissioners

Overview

LC 434 is a draft bill introduced on October 1, 2024, with the stated aim to generally revise laws related to water commissioners. The draft has not progressed and is currently listed as “Died in Process” in the 2025 session timeline. Status updates show intermittent holds and eventual death of the draft.

  • Bill number: LC 434
  • Title: Generally revise laws relating to water commissioners
  • Subject: Water
  • Introduced: October 1, 2024
  • Status notes:
    • 2024-10-01: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-02-11: Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates a broad revision of existing statutes governing water commissioners. Without the full text, the precise goals are not enumerated here. In general terms, a revision bill of this scope typically seeks to modernize governance frameworks, clarify authority and duties, update qualification or appointment procedures, align budgeting and reporting requirements, and improve oversight and accountability for water commissioners and related entities.

Key provisions (notice)

The specific provisions and changes are not provided in the information available. Therefore:
- No enumerated provisions, dollar figures, or timelines within the bill text can be confirmed here.
- If available, typical revisions in related water-commission statutes might address: appointment/term lengths, removal processes, scope of authority, operating procedures, financial oversight (budgets, audits, rate setting), conflict-of-interest rules, and reporting requirements. Readers should consult the full bill text or official summaries for exact language.

Affected entities and stakeholders

  • Water commissioners and water district/authority boards
  • Municipal governments and county governments that oversee or partner with water agencies
  • Ratepayers and the public (through governance and financial oversight)
  • State or regional bodies with regulatory or oversight responsibilities for water resources

Procedural timeline and status

  • 2024-10-01: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-02-11: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process

“Died in Process” indicates the bill did not advance to enactment in its current form during the listed session.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If the bill were to advance, potential impacts would depend on the enacted provisions but could include changes to how water commissioners are selected, supervised, and held accountable; revised budget and reporting requirements; and clearer statutory authority for water-related operations.
  • Stakeholders should monitor for the availability of the full text and any fiscal notes or committee reports to assess financial impact and implementation timelines.

Next steps

  • Obtain the full bill text and any fiscal impact statements or committee analyses.
  • Review accompanying summaries or analyses from the drafting office or legislative committees.
  • If interested, track amendments or alternative measures that may replace or supersede LC 434.

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

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