HB20-1159
State Engineer Confirm Existing Use Instream Flow
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the authority of the state engineer to confirm the extent of uses of water in existence on the date of an instream flow appropriation.
Bill Summary:
Current law specifies that the Colorado water conservation board's appropriation of water for instream flow purposes is subject to existing uses and exchanges of water. The act directs the state engineer, in administering current law, to confirm a claim of an existing use or exchange if the use or exchange has not previously been confirmed by court order or decree. The person making the claim may also seek confirmation by the water judge.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1159 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 20-1159 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
31
AYE
1
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2020 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/23/2020 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/17/2020 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/17/2020 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/04/2020 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/03/2020 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/20/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 02/18/2020 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/14/2020 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/13/2020 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/10/2020 | House | House Committee on Rural Affairs & Agriculture Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/21/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Rural Affairs & Agriculture |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2020 | 101 | State Engr Confirm Existing Use Instream Flow |