Springs Protection Awareness Month

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Abbott

Designates Springs Protection Awareness Month; ceremonial, nonbinding resolution promoting public education on springs and coordinated awareness without funding or new powers.

Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1882 (Adopted)

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Overview

HR 8059 is a resolution adopted by publication to designate a Springs Protection Awareness Month. The bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create new law or funding. It expresses the Legislature’s intent to recognize the importance of protecting springs and to promote awareness and education about springs protection. A companion Senate resolution, SR 1882, has also been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

Officially designate a Springs Protection Awareness Month within the calendar year.

Promote public awareness about the ecological, public health, and economic importance of springs.

Encourage educational outreach, community events, and collaboration among government agencies, schools, nonprofits, and private stakeholders to support springs protection efforts.

Key Provisions

designation of Springs Protection Awareness Month for public observance and related activities.

urges state and local agencies, schools, and organizations to observe the month through educational programs, events, and materials that highlight springs protection.

As a resolution, it does not authorize expenditure, create new programs, or impose new legal duties on individuals or entities.

Affected Parties

General public and communities, particularly residents near spring sources.

State and local government agencies involved in water resources, environmental protection, public health, and education.

Schools, universities, environmental organizations, and community groups that may host or participate in awareness activities.

Businesses and industries tied to spring resources or dependent on clean water from springs.

Procedural Timeline and Status

2025-04-15: Bill introduced and filed (1st Reading).

2025-04-15: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) occurred.

2025-04-23: Read 2nd time.

2025-04-23: Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar – Publication only.

2025-04-23: Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1882 (Adopted).

Status note: HR 8059 is recorded as Adopted by Publication; the companion SR 1882 has also been adopted, indicating cross-chamber support for the Springs Protection Awareness theme.

Impact and Implementation

Non-binding and ceremonial; serves to publicly affirm the Legislature’s support for springs protection and public education efforts during the designated month.

May encourage state and local agencies to issue proclamations, coordinate outreach, and support related activities within the designated month.

No new funding or statutory authority is created by this resolution; any concrete programs would require separate legislation.

Related Actions

Companion resolution: SR 1882 (also adopted), indicating parallel action in the Senate to recognize Springs Protection Awareness Month.

If you’d like, I can add a brief sample proclamation language or a checklist of potential observance activities that organizations might use during Springs Protection Awareness Month.

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