119-s-365119th Congress

Bolts Ditch Act

Sponsored By: Senator Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Introduced

Summary

Expands which Colorado water authorities can use and maintain Bolts Ditch and its headgate in the Holy Cross Wilderness. This bill would add the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to the list of entities eligible to access the ditch for water diversion and to carry out maintenance and repairs. The change simply expands the roster of authorities empowered to perform upkeep under the existing statute.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Local water districts can maintain Bolts Ditch

If enacted, this bill would add the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to the list of entities allowed to maintain Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate. If enacted, those named Colorado water entities would be able to perform maintenance work authorized under the existing statute. The change would take effect upon enactment. This change does not provide new federal funding and applies only to the named entities and assets.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

CO • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 2/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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