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Creates the Water Plan Task Force Act. Establishes the State Water Plan Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be chaired by the Director of the Office of Water Resources of the Department of Natural Resources and composed of the directors, or their designee, from various other State entities. Requires the Task Force to identify critical water issues, to develop and implement recommendations that address the…
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Creates the Water Plan Task Force Act. Establishes the State Water Plan Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be chaired by the Director of the Office of Water Resources of the Department of Natural Resources and composed of the directors, or their designee, from various other State entities. Requires the Task Force to identify critical water issues, to develop and implement recommendations that address the critical water issues, and to reevaluate critical water issues and needs. Requires the Task Force to publish a State Water Plan not less than every 10 years. Provides that the Task Force shall develop and maintain a publicly available website or portal that summarizes projects of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to meet not less than once per quarter each calendar year. Enumerates the authority granted to the Task Force.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Natalie Toro
CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
CommitteePostponed - Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Environment and Conservation; 009-000-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2024
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2024
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
HouseArrived in House
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-000-000 · House Energy & Environment
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-001
SenatePassed Both Houses
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt