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LC 1746

Generally revise water laws

2025 Regular Session

Proposes a broad revamp of water laws (rights, permits, enforcement) but the draft died in process and did not advance.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1746

Summary: LC 1746 — Generally revise water laws

Overview

LC 1746 is a bill titled “Generally revise water laws” categorized under the WATER subject. The bill was introduced on November 20, 2024 as an LC (Legislative Counsel) draft. At the time of the latest updates, the bill is recorded as having died in process, with draft status progressing from assigned to on hold and eventually to death in the process.

Purpose and Intent

  • The title suggests a broad, comprehensive overhaul or modernization of the state’s water laws.
  • No specific text or explicit objectives are provided in the available information, so the exact goals, such as changes to water rights, permitting, administration, or enforcement, cannot be stated here.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: November 20, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: November 20, 2024
  • Draft On Hold: December 31, 2024
  • Draft Died in Process: December 31, 2024 (status persisted in the public record)
  • Final update: Draft Died in Process as of May 27, 2025
  • Implication: The bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and, in its current form, is not expected to move forward in its original track.

Key Provisions (Not Available in Text)

  • No primary text or specific provisions are provided in the available information.
  • If enacted, a “generally revise” bill could conceivably address areas such as:
    • Definitions and scope of water rights and uses
    • Permitting and administration of water resources
    • Water quality and environmental protections
    • Allocation, prioritization, and enforcement
    • Funding mechanisms and regulatory governance
  • This section reflects typical topics in broad water-law revisions, not confirmed provisions of LC 1746.

Affected Parties

  • Water users and holders of water rights (agricultural, municipal, industrial)
  • State and local regulatory agencies responsible for water management
  • Local governments and water utilities
  • Environmental and public-interest stakeholders

Procedural Considerations

  • Status indicates the draft was prepared but did not progress through legislative milestones.
  • “Died in Process” generally means the bill did not advance to committee hearings, floor votes, or become law in its current draft.
  • For those seeking more detail, the official bill text, fiscal notes, and committee records would be the proper sources.

Next Steps / Where to Find More

  • Review the official legislative bill text and amendments (if any) on the state legislature’s website or bill-tracking system.
  • Check committee histories and analysis to understand the rationale, stakeholder input, and reasons for the draft’s status.
  • If desired, monitor for any new water-law reform proposals that may be reintroduced in future sessions.

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

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