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SB 36

Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-384)

2025 Regular Session

Nevada enacts SB 36 revising water law provisions to address state water management, allocation, and regulatory frameworks affecting agricultural, municipal, and industrial water users.

Chapter 292.
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Bill Summary · SB 36

Legislative bill overview

SB 36 is a Nevada water law revision that became effective June 6, 2025. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative history provided, but it addresses water-related regulations through amendments codified as Chapter 292. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (42-0) and received gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Water policy is critical in Nevada, a desert state with significant agricultural, municipal, and industrial water demands. Legislative revisions to water law can affect water rights allocation, conservation requirements, groundwater management, and interstate water agreements—issues that directly impact farming, urban development, and economic growth across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Water rights and allocation: Any revision to water distribution mechanisms may disadvantage certain stakeholders (agricultural users, municipalities, or individual water rights holders)
  • Groundwater management: Changes to groundwater pumping regulations or basin management could affect agricultural viability or development expansion in water-scarce regions
  • Interstate water obligations: Modifications to Nevada's compliance with Colorado River Compact requirements or other interstate agreements could have broader regional implications

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

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