Bolts Ditch Act
Colorado Water System: Maintenance Access
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill allows two local Colorado water groups to perform maintenance on the Bolts Ditch and its headgate. These groups are the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority.
- The maintenance work takes place inside the Holy Cross Wilderness. Because wilderness areas have strict environmental protections, federal law must specifically name which groups are allowed to go in and fix water infrastructure.
- This change helps ensure that local water supplies remain reliable. By letting local authorities manage the repairs, the community can better maintain the system that provides their water.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3225)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1729.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Bolts Ditch Act
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