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Introduced
07/18/2017
07/18/2017
In Committee
07/18/2017
07/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act This bill specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right, or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp if the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is otherwise authorized under the laws of the state in which the use occurs. The bill applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.
AI Summary
This bill, the Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act, specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right, or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp. This provision applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project, as long as the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is otherwise authorized under the laws of the state where the water is used.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Michael Bennet (D)*,
Steve Daines (R),
Cory Gardner (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/18/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1576/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1576/BILLS-115s1576is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1576/BILLS-115s1576is.pdf.pdf |
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