Colorado 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 17-026 — State Engineer Statutes Cleanup

Last action — Governor Signed

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Water Resources Review Committee. Section 8 of the bill restructures the fee that the state engineer may charge for rating certain types of water infrastructure from $25 per day plus actual expenses incurred in determining the rating to a flat fee of $75. Section 1 specifies the location of the state engineer's office as within the capitol complex. Section 2 permits the state engineer to use new technology that can accomplish the same functions as satellite or telemetry-based monitoring systems and is more cost effective. The bill repeals certain requirements as follows: In sections 1, 4, and 11 , the requirement that certain officials take an oath and post bond; In section 8, certain fee requirements; and In section 14 , the requirement that the state engineer survey, lay out, and locate a ditch or canal along the Arkansas river. Section 16 increases the amount of time for filing comments on a substitute water supply plan from 30 days after the state engineer mails the notice to 35 days after mailing the notice. The bill updates language within the statutes related to the state engineer and the division of water resources. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 17-026 has undergone some updates regarding the implementation of functions for the state engineer and the regulation of water resources. Key changes include the repeal of certain outdated requirements and the improvement of language for clarity in the statutes. These amendments are important because they aim to streamline water management processes and ensure that regulations are more relevant and easier to understand. This can lead to more efficient water resource governance and better support for infrastructure initiatives.

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First Regular Session Seventy-first General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
First Regular Session Seventy-first General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
17-0123.01 Jennifer Berman x3286 SENATE BILL 17-026 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Sonnenberg, HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Arndt, Senate Committees House Committees Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE ENGINEER S FUNCTIONS , AND , IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , RESTRUCTURING THE FEE THAT THE STATE ENGINEERMAYCHARGEFORRATINGCERTAINTYPESOFWATER INFRASTRUCTURE , REPEALING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ,AND UPDATING LANGUAGE IN THE STATUTES REGARDING THE e n 1 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES .
17-0123.01 Jennifer Berman x3286 SENATE BILL 17-026 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Sonnenberg, HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Arndt, Senate Committees House Committees Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy A BILL FOR AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE ENGINEER 'S FUNCTIONS , AND , IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , RESTRUCTURING THE FEE THAT THE STATE ENGINEERMAYCHARGEFORRATINGCERTAINTYPESOFWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ,REPEALING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ,AND UPDATING LANGUAGE IN THE STATUTES REGARDING THE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES .
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  8. House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

  9. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources + Appropriations

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  11. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  12. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy

Sponsors

  • Jeni James Arndt · Primary
  • Jerry Sonnenberg · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 99 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

  • Jeni James Arndt
  • Jerry Sonnenberg

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (99)

99 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Refer Senate Bill 17-026 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 12-1.

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10100
Democrat 1000
Republican 1000
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Becker J. — Yea
Neville P. — Yea
Young — Yea
Beckman — Yea
Everett — Nay
Garnett — Yea
Hamner — Yea
Hansen — Yea
Kraft-Tharp — Yea
Pabon — Yea
Rankin — Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Yea
Ty Winter Republican Yea

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Refer Senate Bill 17-026 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0.

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1000
Unaffiliated 9001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Baumgardner — Yea
Cooke — Not Voting
Coram — Yea
Donovan — Yea
Fields — Yea
Fenberg — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marble — Yea
Scott — Yea
Sonnenberg — Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea

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Refer Senate Bill 17-026, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11000
Democrat 2000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Becker J. — Yea
Arndt — Yea
Buck — Yea
Esgar — Yea
Hansen — Yea
Lebsock — Yea
McKean — Yea
Saine — Yea
Willett — Yea
Jaquez Lewis — Yea
Mitsch Bush — Yea
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Jessie Danielson Democrat Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 17-026 do?
Water Resources Review Committee. Section 8 of the bill restructures the fee that the state engineer may charge for rating certain types of water infrastructure from $25 per day plus actual expenses incurred in determining the rating to a flat fee of $75. Section 1 specifies the location of the state engineer's office as within the capitol complex. Section 2 permits the state engineer to use new technology that can accomplish the same functions as satellite or telemetry-based monitoring systems and is more cost effective. The bill repeals certain requirements as follows: In sections 1, 4, and 11 , the requirement that certain officials take an oath and post bond; In section 8, certain fee requirements; and In section 14 , the requirement that the state engineer survey, lay out, and locate a ditch or canal along the Arkansas river. Section 16 increases the amount of time for filing comments on a substitute water supply plan from 30 days after the state engineer mails the notice to 35 days after mailing the notice. The bill updates language within the statutes related to the state engineer and the division of water resources. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Who sponsors SB 17-026?
SB 17-026 is sponsored by Jeni James Arndt and Jerry Sonnenberg.
What is the current status of SB 17-026?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 17-026?
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