Relating to the use of water, including beneficial use in the context of water allocation and the disposal of wastewater from distillery operations

Amendments · 5

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• H-8169Strike everything · filed March 5, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes specific rules for how on-site native distilleries can dispose of wastewater, including limits for spreading it on land or using treatment systems. It also updates how the Department of Natural Resources processes water permits and determines beneficial use. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 12, 2026
• H-8143Strike everything · filed March 4, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with new rules for how distilleries dispose of wastewater. It sets specific limits and methods for disposing of wastewater on-site, such as spreading it on land or using treatment systems, and updates how the state processes water permits. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  March 12, 2026
• H-8041 · filed February 24, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the general term liquid waste with wastewater and adds specific rules for how distilleries can dispose of wastewater. It requires that wastewater be disposed of through land application under certain limits, sent to a treatment plant, used in a subsurface absorption system, or managed through a permitted on-site disposal system. Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  March 12, 2026
• H-8040 · filed February 24, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the general rules for distillery waste with specific requirements for how wastewater can be disposed of, such as through land application, treatment plants, or approved disposal systems. It also adds a rule that water permits cannot be issued or continued if they would harm the long-term availability or quality of water or negatively affect public health. Finally, it changes the wording in the bill's title from "certain liquids" to "water" and from "liquid waste" to "wastewater." Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  March 12, 2026
• H-8039 · filed February 24, 2026 by

  AI summary The amendment adds a rule that water permits cannot be issued or continued if they would unreasonably harm the long-term availability of water in terms of quantity or quality, or if they would otherwise negatively affect public health or welfare. Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  March 12, 2026