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LC 2401

Revise water laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 2401 would revise water laws, altering water rights, permitting, and governance for agencies, utilities, and water users.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2401

Summary of LC 2401 — Revise Water Laws

This summary presents what is known about the bill LC 2401, titled “Revise water laws,” including its purpose, key provisions (where available), who would be affected, and its procedural status and timeline.

Overview and intent

  • Title indicates the bill aims to revise existing water laws. The specific objectives, scope, and proposed changes are not provided in the available information.
  • Subject: Water. The bill likely addresses elements of water resource management, though exact topics (e.g., water rights, permitting, allocation, quality standards, drought response, or enforcement) are not specified here.

Known provisions and content

  • Public text or detailed provisions are not provided in the available data.
  • Because the actual language is not disclosed, the precise changes proposed by LC 2401 (e.g., definitions, regulatory processes, agency authority, timelines, fees, or penalties) cannot be summarized.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Potentially affected groups (based on the bill’s broad aim to revise water laws) may include:
    • State and local government agencies responsible for water management and water quality
    • Water utilities and municipalities
    • Agricultural, industrial, and commercial water users
    • Property owners and developers
    • Environmental and conservation organizations
  • Without the bill text, it is not possible to identify specific beneficiaries, compliance requirements, or economic or environmental impacts. If enacted, changes could alter permitting timelines, rights to use water, or regulatory responsibilities.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: December 8, 2024
  • 2024-12-08: Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-12-08: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-22: (LC) Draft Died in Process
  • Current status: Draft Died in Process, indicating the proposal did not advance toward final passage in the current session. A bill that dies in process typically would need reintroduction and new consideration to move forward in a future session.

Next steps and considerations for readers

  • If you need specifics, locate the full bill text or fiscal notes from the legislative library or the sponsor’s office to understand the proposed changes.
  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions, and assess how any revised version would affect water governance, rights, and regulatory administration.
  • Consider reaching out to stakeholders (water agencies, affected industries, and environmental groups) for analyses once detailed provisions become available.

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

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