Low head dams.
Summary
Provides that the state does not assume ownership of or responsibility for a low head dam that is not listed as owned by the state on the department of natural resources' (department) low head dam roster (roster). Permits a person to remove without a permit certain low head dams that are located on a navigable waterway and that are encroachments. Requires the department to establish warning sign standards and requirements for low head dams that are on the roster. Allows for a bond of $1,000,000 to serve as proof of financial responsibility for a person that owns a low head dam. Provides that a permit issued by the director after January 1, 2021, for the removal of a low head dam does not expire until two years after certain judicial appeal processes are complete.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Apr 1, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill version number changed from SB0477.1 to ES0477.1, indicating it has been formally engrossed and approved by both houses. The document date was updated from January 29, 2025 to March 13, 2025, reflecting the final passage timeline. Sponsorship information was added to include House sponsors Manning and Clere alongside Senate sponsor Busch, and the digest reference number was updated from DI 150 to DI 140.
TECHNICAL
Bill designation changed from SB0477.1 to ES0477.1 to reflect final engrossed status after passage by both legislative chambers.
House sponsorship information added, listing Manning and Clere as House sponsors alongside Senate sponsor Busch.
Digest reference number updated from DI 150 to DI 140, indicating the digest was revised during the legislative process.
TIMELINE
Document dates updated from January 29, 2025 to March 13, 2025, reflecting the final passage date when the bill was read third time and passed with unanimous vote (49-0).
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Mar 20, 2025
How they voted
49–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Feb 4, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
R
Republican40
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
2
Apr 1, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 294: yeas 91, nays 0
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 76: yeas 49, nays 0
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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