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A bill to provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.

USA115th CongressS-1576| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2017
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4164
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 18, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4164
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-1609: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
  • HR 115-4164: To provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.
Agricultural practices and innovationsPublic contracts and procurementWater use and supply

A bill to provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.

USA115th CongressS-1576| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4164
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • July 18, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4164
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-1609: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
  • HR 115-4164: To provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural practices and innovationsPublic contracts and procurementWater use and supply