HB0116Introduced in the House
Destruction of water is not beneficial use.
Introduced by Select Water
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to water; specifying that destruction of water is not beneficial use; providing for the rejection of specified applications for water use; providing an exception; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
Where it stands
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: 3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-0 · February 21, 2026
44
Yes
17
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
62 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Neiman | 1 | Yes |
| J.D. Williams | 2 | No |
| Abby Angelos | 3 | Yes |
| Jeremy Haroldson | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Tomi Strock | 6 | Yes |
| Bob Nicholas | 7 | No |
| Steve Johnson | 8 | Yes |
| Landon Brown | 9 | No |
| Justin Fornstrom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Failed Introduction 39-21-2-0-0
Pursuant to HR 12-11a Passed by Roll Call 47-12-3-0-0
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0
Placed on General File
COW:Passed
2nd Reading:Passed
3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-0
Received for Introduction
Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals
No report prior to CoW Cutoff
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4
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