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LC 406

Generally revise water use laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 406 aims to broadly revise water-use laws; no text released yet, so effects on permits, water rights, and regulators are unknown; draft died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 406

Summary of LC 406: Generally revise water use laws

Key facts

  • Bill Number: LC 406
  • Title: Generally revise water use laws
  • Subject: Water
  • Introduced: September 27, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC); Drafter Assigned and Draft On Hold on the date of introduction. The 2025 action log notes the bill as “Draft Died in Process.”

Overview and purpose

  • The bill’s title indicates an aim to broadly revise the state’s water use laws. The available record does not include the bill text, committee referrals, or stated objectives beyond the general scope implied by the title. As such, the specific changes proposed (definitions, permit processes, groundwater and surface water management, enforcement, or funding mechanisms) are not detailed in the provided information.
  • Given the scope suggested by “Generally revise water use laws,” typical legislative themes in this area could include clarifying water rights, updating permitting and allocation mechanisms, improving groundwater regulation, updating conservation or efficiency standards, and adjusting regulatory processes or fees. However, these are general possibilities and not confirmed provisions of LC 406.

Key provisions (status: not publicly provided)

  • The actual text of LC 406 is not included here, so concrete provisions, who would be exempt, timelines for compliance, funding implications, or any targeted programmatic changes cannot be enumerated.
  • Readers should refer to the official bill text and annotations for precise language if and when it becomes available in the legislative record.

Potential impact and affected parties

  • If enacted, a broad revision of water use laws could affect:
    • Water users (municipalities, agricultural operations, industrial users, and commercial entities) through changes to permits, allocations, or reporting requirements.
    • Regulatory agencies responsible for administering water rights and enforcing compliance.
    • Environmental interests and the public, depending on changes to conservation standards, public trust provisions, or environmental protections.
    • Fiscal implications for state agencies and local jurisdictions, including potential costs or savings from new administration or enforcement processes.
  • Because the bill did not advance and lacks published text, precise impact cannot be assessed.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • 2024-09-27: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold.
  • 2024-09-27: Introduced.
  • 2025-05-22: Schedule shows (LC) Draft Died in Process.
  • Status indicates the bill did not progress to enactment in its current form and session; it could be reintroduced or amended in a future session.
  • To track developments, monitor the official legislative website or LC 406’s bill record for any new text, amendments, or reintroduction.

Next steps for readers

  • Check the official bill record for LC 406 to view:
    • The full bill text (if released)
    • Committee referrals, hearings, and votes
    • Fiscal notes and impact statements
    • Any amendments or reintroduction in subsequent sessions
  • Consider reaching out to legislative staff or your representative to obtain the latest status and intended scope if you have a specific interest in water policy.

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

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