Maryland
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen introduced the Maryland Water Conservation Act (SB 549) this session.  An amended version, HB 693, received overwhelming bi-partisan and activist support and passed the Senate 44-0 and the House 129-7 in late March 2002. 

California
Energy and water efficiency standards:  clothes washers (AB 1561), enacted in 2002. Requires regulations pertaining to energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers to require these clothes washers manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 to be at least as efficient as commercial washers. 

Maine
Mandatory Reporting for Water Withdrawals (LD 1488) introduced by Rep. Scott Cowger: This bill requires annual water use reporting, beginning on December 1, 2003, by all water users who withdraw more than specified threshold levels. The bill also directs the state environmental protection agency to adopt rules that establish water use standards to help protect aquatic life and that establish criteria for designating watersheds most at risk from excessive water withdrawals. 

New Hampshire
Commercial withdrawals (SB410). Subjects commercial withdrawals greater than 57,600 gallons per day to new standards. Clarifies area around a well that must be studied before a permit is issued. Future water needs must be considered. Applicants must prove ability to pay for any problems created by pumping. Launches a study of the hierarchy of water use and best uses of a specific water resource. Gives communities limited veto authority over proposals. 

Regional interconnects (SB437). Allows governor to declare an emergency and order protection of public water supplies. Lets the state require regional water hookups in emergencies or upon public request. 

Conservation (SB440). Lets state develop and mandate conservation measures for public water supplies.

Texas 
Multifamily housing submetering (HB 2404), enacted in 2001,  requires the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.