HJR 26-1017
signedUte Water Rights
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHJR 26-1017, also known as the Ute Water Rights bill, aims to address and recognize the water rights of the Ute tribes in Colorado. This legislation is designed to support the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe by acknowledging their historical water use and ensuring they have access to adequate water resources. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official state policy and will guide how water rights are managed for these tribes in Colorado.
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- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-04-01
- Latest action
- 2026-02-20
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to
- OpenStates
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RESOLUTION
2026-03-30 · House · pass — Yes: · No: · Other: