CO SB128

Water judges can modify decreed plans for augmentation based on new technical information affecting operation without requiring the entire plan to be reopened.

Water judges, sua sponte or any party, may invoke retained jurisdiction to modify decreed augmentation plans to reflect new technical information.

Applicants may amend specific portions of approved substitute water supply plans based on new technical information or operational experience, with amendments reopening only the affected portion rather than the entire plan.

An amendment to a plan for augmentation or substitute water supply plan reopens only the portion to which it applies and does not reopen the entire plan for augmentation.

The act takes effect August 10, 2016, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2016 general election.