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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

House Bill 3059

House Author:  King, Tracy O.

Effective:  9-1-23

Senate Sponsor:  Perry et al.


            House Bill 3059 amends the Water Code to revise the allowable rates for an export fee or surcharge imposed by a groundwater conservation district. Effective January 1, 2024, the bill increases the maximums of these allowable rates by three percent each calendar year but restricts a district's use of funds obtained from such increase to costs related to assessing and addressing impacts associated with groundwater development.