Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Colin Jack (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the rules for abandoning or forfeiting water rights, giving water conservancy districts in the Colorado River lower basin an exemption. It also tightens who can file change applications for instream flows, use on sovereign lands, or delivery to reservoirs, especially when the diversion point is in the lower basin. The changes take effect on May 6 2026.
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