HB 157 Department of Natural Resources Amendments (3rd Sub)
This bill is primarily an administrative and water-management measure for the Department of Natural Resources that strengthens statewide secondary water metering, requires conservation-oriented pricing and reporting, modernizes water records, clarifies water-rights procedures, expands the Utah Geological Survey’s scientific role, and repeals an alternative energy development tax credit. The most meaningful environmental effect is indirect: expanded secondary water metering is likely to improve water conservation and support Great Salt Lake inflows, which could modestly benefit air quality by reducing dust exposure from the lakebed. The repeal of the alternative energy tax credit could slightly reduce incentives for clean energy projects, but overall the bill’s air quality impacts are indirect and likely net positive due to its water conservation provisions.
Sponsors
Rep. Shipp.
Position
Monitor
Status - Failed to advance to final passage
Introduced
2/11 House Natural Resources. Substituted. Passed. Favorable Recommendation 9-0-5
2/19 House 3rd Reading. Passed. 51-1-17
2/24 Senate Natural Resources. Passed. Favorable Recommendation 6-0-1
3/2 Senate 2nd Reading. Passed 22-0-7
3/4 Senate Returned to Rules
3/6 Filed. Did not advane to Senate 3rd reading
