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ID HJM009
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature opposes the Clean Water Restoration Act (U.S. Senate Bill 787), introduced by Senator Russell Feingold on April 2, 2009
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Proposes replacing the term "navigable waters" with "waters of the United States" to include interstate and intrastate waters, tributaries, lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and other water bodies
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Replacing "navigable waters" would expand federal jurisdiction beyond original Clean Water Act intent and blur state and local government authority over water resource management
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Implementation would increase litigation and uncertainty for homeowners, farmers, water districts, and both state and federal agencies due to ambiguous jurisdictional reach
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House Chief Clerk directed to forward memorial to U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and Idaho's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and opposing the Clean Water Restoration Act and urging Congress not to enact this or any similar legislation.
CLEAN WATER RESTORATION
Last Action
To Secretary of State
3/5/2010