| Members Present: Sen. Margaret Dayton, Chair Rep. Keith Grover, Chair Sen. David P. Hinkins Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Jani Iwamoto Rep. Carl R. Albrecht Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Gage Froerer Rep. Michael E. Noel Rep. V. Lowry Snow Mr. Sterling Brown Ms. Joan Degiorgio Mr. Tage Flint Mr. Jay Mark Humphrey | Ms. Voneene Jorgensen Mr. Warren Peterson Mr. Gene Shawcroft Mr. David Ure Members Absent: Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Susan Duckworth Mr. Dallin W. Jensen Staff Present: Mr. J Brian Allred, Policy Analyst Ms. RuthAnne Frost, Associate General Counsel Ms. Cassidy Hansen, Legislative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1. Committee Business |
| Chair Margaret Dayton called the meeting to order, excused Rep. Scott H. Chew and Rep. Susan Duckworth, and had committee members introduce themselves. |
| MOTION: Rep. Keith Grover moved to approve the November 2016 meeting minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 8 - 0 - 5 . | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Sen. M. Dayton Rep. G. Froerer Rep. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. M. Noel Rep. V. Snow | Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Duckworth Sen. J. Iwamoto Sen. K. Van Tassell |
| 2. Utah Lake Restoration |
| J Brian Allred reviewed 2017 General Session "H.C.R. 26 Concurrent Resolution Urging Restoration of Utah Lake." |
| H.C.R. 26 Concurrent Resolution Urging Restoration Of Utah Lake |
| Utah Lake questions |
| Mr. Rory Reynolds, Assistant Director, Division of Wildlife Resources discussed management of fish species in Utah Lake. |
| Laura Ault, Sovereign Lands Program Administrator, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands discussed plant species in Utah Lake. |
| Erica Gaddis, Director, Division of Water Quality discussed restoration of water quality and water clarity in Utah Lake. |
| Utah Lake Restoration-Water Quality |
| Eric Ellis, Director, Utah Lake Commission discussed ways to improve Utah Lake. |
| 3. Report from State Water Strategy Advisory Team |
| Water Strategy for Legislature |
| Recommended State Water Strategy |
| Tage Flint, Co-Chair, Governor's Water Committee discussed the creation of the Recommended State Water Strategy. |
| Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes discussed water allocation, water quality, water quantity and climate change. |
| Warren Peterson discussed public opinion on water issues and future actions to be implemented. |
| 4. Lake Powell Pipeline |
| Eric Millis, Water Resources Director, discussed the processes for the permitting and licensing of the Lake Powell Pipeline Project. |
| Ron Thompson, General Manager, Washington County Water Conservancy District discussed current and projected water demand. |
| Rep. Noel discussed the need for the Lake Powell Pipeline due to population and recreation growth. |
| Sen. Howard A. Stephenson discussed funding for the Lake Powell Pipeline. |
| 5. Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION: Sen. Hinkins moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 7 - 0 - 6 . | |||
| Yeas - 7 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. M. Dayton Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. M. Noel Rep. V. Snow | Rep. S. Chew Rep. S. Duckworth Rep. G. Froerer Rep. K. Grover Sen. J. Iwamoto Sen. K. Van Tassell |