This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding groundwater transportation fees. Under the new provisions, the fees collected from groundwater transportation will be classified as general county monies and must be deposited into the county general fund. Additionally, counties that establish a water improvements program will have the authority to designate a portion of these fees specifically for qualified residential property owners residing within the groundwater basin or subbasin from which the groundwater was extracted. The bill also includes a technical correction, changing the term "sub-basin" to "subbasin." Furthermore, it mandates that counties must maintain separate accounting for the groundwater transportation fees and ensure that any funds exceeding the designated amount for the water improvements program are also deposited into the county general fund. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the management and allocation of groundwater resources at the county level.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-254.09, 45-556
House Engrossed Version: 11-254.09, 45-556