ESSB 5828 — Concerning water rights adjudication commissioners and referees.

What this bill does

Authorizes superior courts to appoint commissioners for water rights adjudications. Specifies the powers of water commissioners. Authorizes the appointment of water adjudication referees without consent of the parties.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · February 27, 2024
  95 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 4, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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