State Water Sovereignty Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 23, 1999)
State Water Sovereignty Protection Act - Directs the United States, when it seeks to appropriate water or acquire a water right in a State, to be subject to all procedural and substantive laws of that State relating to its water rights and uses. Gives consent to join the United States in any State proceeding relating to the allocation or use of a water right.
Subjects management and control of water in a State to the laws of such State. Delegates to each State the authority to regulate water. Allows the United States to exercise management and control of water in a State only in compliance with that State's laws.
Subjects the United States to the imposition of costs and fees in a proceeding to the same extent as a private person.
What just happenedMar 23, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 23, 1999IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 23, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3135)
- Mar 23, 1999IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate