SB58

Modifying the requirements and allocations for multi-year flex accounts.

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Kansas SB58 modifies the requirements and allocations for multi-year flex accounts for groundwater water rights.

Kansas SB58 amends the requirements and authorized allocations for multi-year flex accounts for groundwater water rights. The bill allows holders of base water rights to establish multi-year flex accounts, enabling them to deposit water in advance for up to five consecutive years. The bill sets criteria for these accounts, including limitations on the amount of water that can be deposited and the authorized rate of diversion. The chief engineer is authorized to establish these accounts and issue term permits for their use.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

119 Yea

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2 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 6, 2025

9:00 AM

House Water Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

House

House Committee of the Whole - Be passed