Water Agency and Transparency Enhancement Review (WATER) Act
Bill Summary
Requires water agencies to be more transparent in their operations and decision-making processes. Establishes a review process to ensure water agencies are accountable and responsive to the public.
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Bill Journey
- Dec 11, 2025
- Dec 11, 2025You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects water agencies and the communities they serve, by increasing transparency and accountability in their operations. It also impacts the public, who will have greater access to information about water agency decisions and actions.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic2
Documents
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Cosponsors (1)
Bill Details
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