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Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee - November 15, 2023
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Recording 1
Chair Sandall called the meeting to order.
Committee Business
Rep. Owens moved to approve the October 11, 2023, minutes.
Julie Humberstone informed the committee of required reports the committee has received.
Draft Legislation: Water Shareholder Amendments
Rep. Brooks assumed the chair.
2a. Draft Legislation, Water Shareholder Amendments
Sen. Sandall presented on draft legislation, "Water Shareholder Amendments."
Chair Brooks opened the meeting to public comment.
Wade Garrett, Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Relationships, Utah Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Trevor Nielson, General Manager, Bear River Canal Company, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Sen. Sandall moved to favorably recommend draft legislation, "Water Shareholder Amendments" to the full Legislature for further consideration during the 2024 General Session.
Draft Legislation: Industrial Hemp Amendments
3a. Draft Legislation, Industrial Hemp Amendments
Sen. Sandall assumed the chair.
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost presented on draft legislation, "Industrial Hemp Amendments."
Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment.
Rep. Brooks moved to favorably recommend draft legislation, "Industrial Hemp Amendments" to the full Legislature for further consideration during the 2024 General Session. The committee discussed the motion further.
Draft Legislation: Agricultural Tourism Amendments
4a. Draft Legislation, Agricultural Tourism Amendments
4b. UDAF Agricultural Tourism Amendments Presentation
Craig Buttars, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food; Amber Brown, Legislative and Government Affairs Director, Department of Agriculture and Food; and Terry Camp, Vice President of Public Policy, Utah Farm Bureau, presented on draft legislation, "Agricultural Tourism Amendments."
The committee asked questions of Craig Buttars, Amber Brown, and Terry Camp.
Chair Sandall opened the meeting to public comment.
Tarah Barker, Cold Streams Trout Farm, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Jenna Madsen, Sundercreek Farms, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Chris Riley, Riley's You Pick, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Sara Harward, Harward Farms, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Sherry Tate, Staheli's Family Farm, spoke in favor of the draft legislation.
Rep. Brooks moved to favorably recommend draft legislation, "Agricultural Tourism Amendments" to the full Legislature for further consideration during the 2024 General Session.
Mining Permitting Processes
Rep. Bolinder and John Baza, Director, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, presented on mining permitting processes.
The committee asked questions of Rep. Bolinder and John Baza.
A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management
6a. A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management (Report #2023-15)
6b. OLAG Water Audit Presentation
Darin Underwood, Deputy Auditor General, Office of the Legislative General Auditor, and Madison Hoover, Performance Audit Supervisor, Office of the Legislative General Auditor, presented on a performance audit of Utah's water management.
Craig Buttars commented on the audit.
The committee asked questions of Craig Buttars.
Joel Ferry, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, commented on the audit.
Lithium Development
7a. Anson Resources Utah Lithium Projects Presentation
Bruce Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Anson Resources, presented on the paradox lithium project in Green River and Moab.
The committee asked questions of Bruce Richardson.
Utah Seismic Safety Commission
8a. Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report
Robert Grow, Chair, Utah Seismic Safety Commission, and Ari Bruening, President and Chief Executive Officer, Envision Utah, presented on the Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report and Recommendations.
GSL Integrated Water Assessment
9a. GSL Integrated Water Assessment Update Presentation
9b. Division of Water Resources Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan
9c. Stormwater Study Handout
Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources, presented on the progress and findings of the Great Salt Lake integrated water assessment and the work plan development.
Cannabis Fees
10a. UDAF Cannabis Fees Presentation
Melanie Henderson, Finance Director, Department of Agriculture and Food, presented an analysis of Utah's medical cannabis fees.
The committee asked questions of Melanie Henderson and Brandon Forsyth, Director, Medical Cannabis and Laboratory Services, Department of Agriculture and Food.
Other Items/Adjourn
Sen. Hinkins moved to adjourn.
Chair Sandall adjourned the meeting.
Committee Business
Committee Business
Draft Legislation: Water Shareholder Amendments
Draft Legislation: Water Shareholder Amendments
Draft Legislation: Industrial Hemp Amendments
Draft Legislation: Industrial Hemp Amendments
Draft Legislation: Agricultural Tourism Amendments
Draft Legislation: Agricultural Tourism Amendments
Mining Permitting Processes
Mining Permitting Processes
A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management
A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management
Lithium Development
Lithium Development
Utah Seismic Safety Commission
Utah Seismic Safety Commission
GSL Integrated Water Assessment
GSL Integrated Water Assessment
Cannabis Fees
Cannabis Fees
Other Items/Adjourn
Other Items/Adjourn
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
2a. Draft Legislation, Water Shareholder Amendments
2a. Draft Legislation, Water Shareholder Amendments
3a. Draft Legislation, Industrial Hemp Amendments
3a. Draft Legislation, Industrial Hemp Amendments
3b. Draft Legislation, Industrial Hemp Amendments (Revised)
3b. Draft Legislation, Industrial Hemp Amendments (Revised)
4a. Draft Legislation, Agricultural Tourism Amendments
4a. Draft Legislation, Agricultural Tourism Amendments
4b. UDAF Agricultural Tourism Amendments Presentation
4b. UDAF Agricultural Tourism Amendments Presentation
6a. A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management (Report #2023-15)
6a. A Performance Audit of Utah's Water Management (Report #2023-15)
6b. OLAG Water Audit Presentation
6b. OLAG Water Audit Presentation
7a. Anson Resources Utah Lithium Projects Presentation
7a. Anson Resources Utah Lithium Projects Presentation
8a. Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report
8a. Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report
9a. GSL Integrated Water Assessment Update Presentation
9a. GSL Integrated Water Assessment Update Presentation
9b. Division of Water Resources Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan
9b. Division of Water Resources Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan
9c. Stormwater Study Handout
9c. Stormwater Study Handout
10a. UDAF Cannabis Fees Presentation
10a. UDAF Cannabis Fees Presentation
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