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AR HB1767

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Gillam

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 15-22-217(e) to establish the priority order for reserved water uses during shortages managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
  • Adds agriculture as the second priority for reserved water allocation, placed between domestic and municipal uses and minimum streamflow requirements
  • Establishes the following priority order: (1) Domestic and municipal domestic, (2) Agriculture, (3) Minimum streamflow, and (4) Federal water rights
  • Changes the language from "prior to" to "before" allocation under the water shortage provisions

Legislative Description

To Include Agriculture In The List Of Reserved Uses Of Water Before Allocation.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/7/2013

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