State Water Sovereignty Protection Act

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Bill Number

S 561

Introduced

Mar 6, 2003

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Civil actions and liability Delegation of powers Federal-state relations Government liability Government Operations and Politics Law Legal fees Parties to actions State laws States' rights Water Resources Development Water rights Water use

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Summary

State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, when it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right in a State, to be subject to all procedural and substantive laws of that State relating to its water rights and uses. Gives consent to join the United States in any State proceeding relating to the allocation or use of a water right.

Subjects management and control of water in a State to the laws of such State. Delegates to each State the authority to regulate water. Allows the United States to exercise management and control of water in a State only in compliance with that State's laws.

Subjects the United States to the imposition of costs and fees in a proceeding to the same extent as a private person.

Actions

Mar 6, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3319)
Mar 6, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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