SF 50: State engineer-surface and ground water study.
SF 50 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 70 (updated Mar 6, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill requires the State Engineer to conduct a groundwater study at least once every ten (10) years in counties with designated groundwater control areas or where the state engineer has ordered corrective controls. The study shall assess the effects of corrective controls, the recharge of the aquifer compared to co...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Enhanced long-term aquifer sustainability
- Data-driven groundwater management
Risks
- Minor localized disturbance from potential monitoring well drilling
Economy
Benefits
- Improves resource predictability for future development
- Promotes efficient water usage
Risks
- Direct expenditure of state funds
- Potential for future regulatory constraints on development
Society
Benefits
- Increased transparency via mandatory public reporting
- Protects critical water resources for local communities
Risks
- Potential for future usage limits in affected control areas
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Technical complexity of aquifer modeling could lead to implementation delays
Analysis based on bill abstract; full technical implementation details unknown
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