This bill creates an office within the Division of Water Resources for managing state water projects. This bill: - defines terms; - creates the Office of Water Management (office) within the Division of Water Resources (division); - establishes the duties of the office; - provides for a water manager to administer the office; - establishes the role of the water manager; - requires the Division of Water Resources Board to create a process for a political subdivision, special district, or state agency to nominate a water project for management by the office; - requires the office to:adopt a capital asset management plan; and report to two legislative committees on the capital asset management plan no later than July 1, 2030, and every five years thereafter; and - makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 73-10-4