George Burns
SB 133 status: Introduced — Died in conference (updated May 14, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The bill mandates that medical marijuana growers must obtain and present a special permit to utilize groundwater for crop production.
Medical marijuana grow facilities operating within the state are the primary population affected.
Growers must obtain and present evidence of a groundwater permit to conduct operations.
Implied costs include administrative permit fees and potential costs associated with the permitting application process.
The bill included an emergency clause, which would have made it effective immediately upon passage.
Potential for improved water management and resource accountability regarding industrial usage.
Regulatory barriers may increase business overhead and create potential for operational disruption.
The specific application requirements, fee structures, and the impact of potential permit denial on grower viability remain unknown.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
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Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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