Montana HB886 revises water division court jurisdiction, judge appointments, and water commissioner duties.

Montana HB886 revises the jurisdiction of the water division court to include matters concerning the determination and interpretation of existing water rights. It establishes procedures for the appointment of water division judges by the governor, with terms of 6 years for initial appointments and 4 years for subsequent terms. The bill also outlines duties for water division judges, including the appointment of water commissioners to divide and distribute water according to established rights.

Montana HB886 revises water division court jurisdiction, judge appointments, and water commissioner duties.

Montana HB886 revises the jurisdiction of the water division court to include matters concerning the determination and interpretation of existing water rights. It establishes procedures for the appointment of water division judges by the governor, with terms of 6 years for initial appointments and 4 years for subsequent terms. The bill also outlines duties for water division judges, including the appointment of water commissioners to divide and distribute water according to established rights.