A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S 1254 **What the Bill Does** This bill proposes to clarify a specific provision in the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act, which deals with how water can be transferred or "conveyed" for the purpose of recharging aquifers (underground water supplies). While the exact details of what needs clarification aren't specified in the available information, the bill aims to make the existing rules clearer or more flexible regarding these water transfers. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect water management agencies, irrigation districts, and agricultural users who rely on aquifer recharge programs—particularly in western states where water is scarce and underground water reserves are crucial for farming and drinking water supplies. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and hasn't yet been brought to a full Senate vote.
No further action has been taken at this time.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.