LEGISLATIVE WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 8:00 AM | 110 Senate Building

 

1.    Commission Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the minutes of the June 18, 2024, and September 17, 2024, meetings

 

2.    Public Water Suppliers

The commission will discuss statutes governing public water suppliers, including statutes related to forfeiture and water use reporting.  

·         Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer and Director, Division of Water Rights

·         Commission discussion/action

                                                            

3.    Draft Legislation: Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Grand County Water Conservancy District

The commission will discuss draft legislation that expresses support for the transfer of federal water infrastructure to the Grand County Water Conservancy District.

·         Rep. Albrecht

·         Commission discussion/action

 

4.    Draft Legislation: Water Usage Amendments

The commission will discuss draft legislation that addresses the use of overhead spray irrigation.

·         Rep. Owens

·         Commission discussion/action

 

5.    Funding for Water-Related Capital Projects

The commission will hear a report on funds used to finance water infrastructure projects.

·         Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources

·         Commission discussion/action

 

6.    Water Infrastructure Funding

The commission will hear a report on the use of property tax revenue to fund water projects.

·         Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources

·         Commission discussion/action

 

7.    Construction Site Storm Water Runoff

The commission will receive a status update on efforts implemented by H.B. 507 which passed in the 2024 General Session.

·         Rep. Musselman

·         Ross Ford, Executive Officer, Utah Home Builders Association

·         Commission discussion/action

 

8.     Other Items/Adjourn