H_AWN_2023A 02/13/2023 03:04:23 PM Committee Summary

Representative Lukens,
bill co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 23-1125.  The bill updates
the process of changing groundwater well owner information. Under current
law, a groundwater well owner must file any name or mailing address change
with the State Engineer in person, by mail, or by fax. Current law also
requires that when a change of ownership occurs, any required forms must
be submitted before the change in ownership transaction. The bill modifies
these requirements by:

• removing the in
  person, by mail, or by fax requirement; and

requiring any
necessary forms to be submitted within 63 days after a change in ownership
transaction occurs.  

 

Representative Winter, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.

Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Tracy Kosloff, representing Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions that were raised by the committee.

Ms. Kosloff gave additional testimony on the bill.

Representative Lukens and Representative Winter gave closing comments on the bill.