7. Approve Notice of Proposed Rules for removal of old well spacing language erroneously left in rule on the November 2023 rule changes, exempt wells clarification, public notice conformity, and process for hearings on Notices of Alleged Violation: Director Gary moved to direct District staff to post proposed District rules for public hearing at the next regular meeting date. Vice President Rogers seconded. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Kaye Rogers, Carlos Torres-Verdin, Marcus Gary, David Smith, Bruce Moulton Nay: None Absent: None.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).