| Members Present: Sen. David P. Hinkins, Chair Rep. Joel Ferry, Chair Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Jani Iwamoto Sen. Michael K. McKell Rep. Carl R. Albrecht Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Scott H. Chew Rep. Phil Lyman Rep. Doug Owens Rep. Casey Snider Rep. Keven J. Stratton Steven Clyde Jay Mark Humphrey Michael D. Larson | Warren Peterson Ron Thompson Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Melvin R. Brown Sterling Brown Tage Flint Voneene Jorgensen Gene Shawcroft David Ure Staff Present: Nathan W. Brady, Policy Analyst Alan Houston, Associate General Counsel Patricia Owen, Associate General Counsel Finn Andrew Rose, Administrative 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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| Chair Hinkins called the meeting to order. |
| 1.Commission Business |
| MOTION:Rep. Albrecht moved to approve the May 17, 2022, minutes.The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. C. Albrecht Rep. S. Chew Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. D. Ipson Sen. J. Iwamoto Rep. P. Lyman Sen. M. McKell Rep. D. Owens Rep. C. Snider Rep. K. Stratton | Sen. J. Adams Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. J. Ferry |
| 2.Water Conservation Efforts |
| 2a. Water Conservation Legislation and Appropriations |
| Nathan Brady gave a short overview of water conservation legislation and appropriations from the past three years. |
| 2b. Division of Water Resources Water Conservation Presentation |
| Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources, presented on water conservation efforts and programs throughout the state. |
| The commission asked questions of Candice Hasenyager. |
| Wade Garrett, Vice President, Strategic Relationships and Public Policy, Utah Farm Bureau Federation, spoke to water conservation education at the grade school level in the state. |
| 2c. JVWCD Water Conservation Presentation |
| Bart Forsyth, General Manager, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, presented on water conservation progress and direction within the state. |
| The commission discussed water conservation legislation. Bart Forysth continued presenting. |
| The commission asked questions of Bart Forsyth. |
| 2d. WCWCD Water Conservation Presentation |
| Karry Rathje, Government Affairs Manager, Washington County Water Conservancy District, presented on water conservation efforts throughout the state and in Southern Utah. |
| The commission asked questions of Karry Rathje. |
| Justin Lee, Director of Government Relations, Utah League of Cities and Towns, presented on water conservation efforts among the state's cities and towns. |
| The commission asked questions of Justin Lee. |
| Chair Hinkins opened the commission to public comment. |
| Zach Frankel, Executive Director, Utah Rivers Council, spoke on water issues and water conservation in the state. |
| Kael Weston, Resident, spoke on water conservation efforts in the state. |
| 3.Water Technology |
| Chair Hinkins presented briefly on water technology being used in agriculture. |
| 4.Adjourn |
| Chair Hinkins adjourned the meeting. |