Relating to dams; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Prohibits a person from removing a dam. Directs the Water Resources Department to encourage persons to construct 10 new dams in this state on or before December 31, 2030. Directs the department to compile lists of dams that have been proposed since the year 1900 and potential new dams. Directs the department to submit a report on the lists to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources not later than September 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alek Skarlatos
RRepublican
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