HOUSE BILL 765

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally Prior Year Introduction As: SB 157/98 - EEA Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 188

Sponsored By:

Delegates Franchot, Hixson, Heller, Shriver, Billings, Cryor, and Hubbard

Entitled:

Environment - Water Appropriation or Use Permits

Synopsis:

Altering State policy concerning the appropriation or use of surface waters and groundwaters; altering the requirements for the issuance of appropriation or use permits; providing a specified exception; requiring the Department of the Environment to place specified requirements and conditions on the issuance of a permit under specified conditions; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/24

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

3/27

Referred to interim study by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Peter Franchot, District 20

Delegate Leon G. Billings, District 18

Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15

Delegate Henry B. Heller, District 19

Delegate Sheila Ellis Hixson, District 20

Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23

Delegate Mark K. Shriver, District 15

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- NAT. RESOURCES; POLLUTION

LICENSES -see also- ALC. BEVERAGES LIC; DRIVERS' LIC

NATURAL RESOURCES -see also- FORESTS AND PARKS

WATER -see also- CHESAPEAKE BAY

WELLS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Environment

( 5-501 , 5-507 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered