AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | Room 110 Senate
Building
Members of the public may p articipate remotely in the meeting by visiting the commi ssion’s webpage to access the live streaming options: https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2024&com=SPESWD
1. Commission Business
• Call to order
• Approval of the meeting minutes from October 17, 2024
2. The Great Salt Lake
The commission will hear a report from the Great Salt Lake Commissioner on water committed to the Great Salt Lake and potential legislative changes related to the Great Salt Lake.
• Brian Steed, Great Salt Lake Commissioner
• Tim Davis, Great Salt Lake Deputy Commissioner
• Commission discussion/action
3. Integration of Existing Water Funds
The commission will hear a report on the integration of funds used to finance water infrastructure projects into the planning and prioritization process created by 2024 General Session H.B. 280.
• Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources
• Commission discussion/action
4. Water Infrastructure Funding
The commission will hear a report on the use of property tax to fund water infrastructure, treatment, and delivery.
• Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources
• Commission discussion/action
5. Green Space Analysis
The commission will hear findings from an analysis of potential water savings achieved by following water recommendations in certain green spaces.
• Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources
• Commission discussion/action
6. Draft Legislation: Water Rights Application s Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation addressing reinstatement of lapsed water rights applications.
• Commission staff
• Commission discussion/action
LEGISLATIVE WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA NOVEMBER 19, 2024
7. Draft Legislation: Water Rights Recording Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation addressing water rights addenda.
● Commission staff
● Commission discussion/action
8. Draft Legislation: Public Lands Watering Rights Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation addressing livestock watering on public lands.
● Commission staff
● Commission discussion/action
9. Draft Legislation: Water Quality Board Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation amending the Water Quality Act.
● Sen. Todd Weiler
● Commission discussion/action
10. Draft Legislation: Water Usage Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation that addresses the use of overhead spray irrigation.
● Rep. Doug Owens
● Commission discussion/action
11. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff
The commission will receive an update on efforts implemented by 2024 General Session H.B. 507.
● Rep. Calvin Musselman
● Commission discussion/action
12. Utah Water Ways
The commission will hear an update on Utah Water Ways’ activities over the past year.
● Tage Flint, Executive Director, Utah Water Ways
● Commission discussion/action
13. Irrigation Amendments
The commission will discuss draft legislation that addresses owners or operators of water facilities.
● Rep. Rex Shipp
● Commission discussion/action
14. Other Items/Adjourn