This bill modifies provisions related to the planning of future water supply.
This bill:
- defines and modifies terms;
- requires counties, municipalities, and special districts to adopt a written plan, beginning on January 1, 2028, for determining the reasonable future water requirement of the public before imposing a water exaction;
- requires the state engineer to make rules to establish standards for the written plan;
- provides a coordination clause with S.B. 284, Local Land Use Modifications, to address a requirement for counties and municipalities to complete a written plan; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10-20-911, 17-79-812, 17B-1-120, 73-1-4
Substitute #1: 10-20-911, 17-79-812, 17B-1-120, 73-1-4
Amended 3/3/2026 19:03:52: 10-20-911, 17-79-812, 17B-1-120, 73-1-4
Substitute #2: 10-20-911, 17-79-812, 17B-1-120, 73-1-4