Spurred in part by the state's growing population and recent droughts, the executive branch and legislature have taken action to address Colorado’s future water supply challenges. This issue brief examines several wat...
Staff Publications
In Colorado, the state administers programs addressing both the quantity of water available for municipal, agricultural, industrial and recreational uses, as well as the quality of treated water for drinking and waste...
Report #:
1816P
Release date:
2019-06-01
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
The Legislative Council Staff’s Water Policy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's water policies and programs. The book is divided into three parts. Each part covers a different aspect of...
Release date:
2023-03-01
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
HB18-1073
Bill | 2018 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning water districts' ability to enter into contracts regarding their water-related assets.
LAST ACTION:
03/22/2018 | Governor Signed
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to addressing Colorado's growing demand for water, including expanding the reuse of reclaimed domestic wastewater; funding ...
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to address Colorado’s growing demand for water and to fund public drinking water and wastewater projects.
Summary of Major Legislation
This document provides a summary of water legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.
Summary of Major Legislation
Water policy continues to be an important theme in the 75th General Assembly. Water-related bills from this session focused on water quality, water administration efficiency, and municipal water use. Three measures th...
Release date:
2025-07-01
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
Several pieces of legislation focused on water in Colorado were passed during the 2024 session. These include measures concerning water projects, regulations for construction activities near wetlands and rivers, water...
Release date:
2024-09-26
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to water, including legislation focused on project funding, xeriscaping, studying various water challenges across the state, and stream restoration.
Release date:
2023-07-21
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including water project funding, groundwater sustainability, watershed resiliency, turf replacement, and other wa...
Release date:
2022-05-24
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including funding for water projects, water studies, and other water-related bills.
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including water demand and conservation, water studies, instream flows, funding for water projects, and other wat...
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to addressing Colorado’s growing demand for water, funding water projects, and making other changes to certain water-relate...
SB22-029
Bill | 2022 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning water speculation in the state.
LAST ACTION:
04/21/2022 | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Lay Over Amended
SB24-197
Bill | 2024 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning measures for the conservation of water in the state, and, in connection therewith, implementing the proposals of the Colorado river drought task force.
LAST ACTION:
05/29/2024 | Governor Signed
HB16-1392
Bill | 2016 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the administration of water banks.
LAST ACTION:
04/11/2016 | House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
HB22-1322
Bill | 2022 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the clarification of the water quality control commission's authority, and, in connection therewith, extending the statute of limitations for violations under the "Colorado Water Quality Control Act".
LAST ACTION:
06/08/2022 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Natural Resources & Environment
HB19-1082
Bill | 2019 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the rights of a water rights easement holder.
LAST ACTION:
03/28/2019 | Governor Signed
Final/Annual Reports
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Release date:
2017-11-06
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Staff Publications
This memorandum identifies state funding for water supply projects, including the:
Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund;
Severance Tax Trust Fund Perpetual Base Fund;
Water Supply Reserve Fund;
Water...
Release date:
2015-10-25
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Final/Annual Reports
The recently renamed Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee (WRARC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources and agriculture fo...
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Water Resources Review Committee.
Release date:
2021-11-03
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Release date:
2019-10-31
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
