The bill, S.B. No. 1611, amends Section 8849.151 of the Special District Local Laws Code to update the fees assessed by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District. It replaces the term "regulatory pumping fees" with "production fees" and allows the district to assess these fees under specific sections of the Water Code. The bill stipulates that production fees for agricultural uses cannot exceed 20 percent of the rate applied to municipal uses and sets specific limits on the fees: $1 per acre-foot for irrigation and 17 cents per thousand gallons for other purposes.

Additionally, the bill ratifies and confirms any mitigation payments and fees assessed prior to its effective date. It specifies that the act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8849.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8849)