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included in the Plan, UNLESS the entity is legally constrained from implementing a particular water conser~~ation element, such as water reuse. The planning elements defined in the statute are very basic and broad in nature, and according to the best available water conser~~ation planning science and policy, espoused by other western states and the American Water Works Association, provide the critical foundation for the success of any Water Conser~~ation Plan. The DNR Executive Director's Office presented this Legislative Initiative Concept to the Governor's Office. The Governor's office concurred with the concept and requested that the proposed statutory change be reflected in the CWCB's 2008 Construction Fund Projects Bill. On October 31, 2007, staff presented this proposed statutory change to the Colorado General Assembly's Interim ~Uater Resources Review Committee. The proposed statutory change would be included in the 2008 Construction Fund Projects Bill as follows: SECTION XX. §37-60-126 Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read: 37-60-126.Water conservation and drought mitigation planning -programs -relationship to state assistance for water facilities -guidelines -water efficiency grant program - re eal. (4) A plan developed by a covered entity pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall, at a minimum, include the following plan elements: oe~eted: ~ons~a~ Recommendation Approve the staff recommendation regarding the inclusion of statutory changes in the 2008 Construction Fund Projects Bill to achieve the Board's intent. The staff has the authorization to work with the Executive Director's Office, the Governor's Office, and members of the General Assembly regarding the specific language. The staff shall have the authorization to recommend the deletion of such statutory changes from the bill if their inclusion endangers the bill's final passage. The staff shall keep Board members informed regarding the progress of discussions regarding the proposed statutory change.