Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and final pass a bill that amends water conservation rules for the state of Colorado concerning water used in oil and gas production.

Highlights:

• Alleges that the state has been in a drought since the year 2000 (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to water production (Sec. 2). 

• Requires each oil and gas well in the state to produce a report to the state about water usage, disposal, and how much oil was removed or recycled (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies the scope and specifics of the reports (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies rules concerning the treatment of water for purposes of oil and gas production (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies membership and responsibilities for the Colorado produced water consortium (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends water conservation rules for the state of Colorado concerning water used in oil and gas production.

Highlights:

• Alleges that the state has been in a drought since the year 2000 (Sec. 1). 

• Defines terms related to water production (Sec. 2). 

• Requires each oil and gas well in the state to produce a report to the state about water usage, disposal, and how much oil was removed or recycled (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies the scope and specifics of the reports (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies rules concerning the treatment of water for purposes of oil and gas production (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies membership and responsibilities for the Colorado produced water consortium (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text