Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Scott Chew (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
HB 473 moves the Colorado River Authority from the governor’s office into the Department of Natural Resources, creates a new Division of Water Resources, and updates the authority’s membership, procurement rules, record‑keeping, and reporting requirements. It also designates the authority’s budget as a non‑lapsing appropriation and provides funding for FY 2027. The changes aim to streamline water‑resource management and improve coordination among state agencies.
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