S.B. 281 Water Infrastructure Funding
| Bill Sponsor:  Sen. Adams, J. Stuart | Floor Sponsor:  Rep. Ipson, Don L. |
- Substitute Sponsor: Rep. Ipson, Don L.
- Drafting Attorney: RuthAnne Frost
- Fiscal Analyst: Ivan D. Djambov
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- Last Action: 31 Mar 2015, Governor Signed
- Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
- Effective Date: 12 May 2015
- Session Law Chapter: 458
Enrolled
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1 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
22015 GENERAL SESSION
3STATE OF UTAH
4Chief Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams
5House Sponsor: Don L. Ipson
6
7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill creates the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ defines terms;
13 ▸ creates the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account;
14 ▸ describes uses of money in the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account;
15 ▸ requires the Division of Water Resources and the Board of Water Resources to
16 make rules; and
17 ▸ makes technical changes.
18 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
19 This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2016:
20 ▸ to the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account, as a one-time appropriation from the
21 General Fund, $5,000,000.
22 Other Special Clauses:
23 None
24 Utah Code Sections Affected:
25 ENACTS:
26 73-10g-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
27 73-10g-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
28 73-10g-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
29 73-10g-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
30 73-10g-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
31 73-10g-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953
32
33 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
34 Section 1. Section 73-10g-101 is enacted to read:
35CHAPTER 10g. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
36Part 1. Funding
37 73-10g-101. Title.
38 (1) This chapter is known as "Water Infrastructure."
39 (2) This part is known as "Funding."
40 Section 2. Section 73-10g-102 is enacted to read:
41 73-10g-102. Definitions.
42 As used in this chapter:
43 (1) "Board" means the Board of Water Resources;
44 (2) "Division" means the Division of Water Resources; and
45 (3) "Restricted account" means the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account created in
46 Section 73-10g-103.
47 Section 3. Section 73-10g-103 is enacted to read:
48 73-10g-103. Creation of the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
49 (1) (a) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the "Water
50 Infrastructure Restricted Account."
51 (b) The restricted account shall earn interest.
52 (2) The restricted account consists of money generated from the following sources:
53 (a) voluntary contributions made to the division for the construction, operation, or
54 maintenance of state water projects;
55 (b) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature; and
56 (c) interest earned on the restricted account.
57 (3) Subject to appropriation, the division and the board shall manage the restricted
58 account created in Subsection (1) in accordance with this chapter.
59 Section 4. Section 73-10g-104 is enacted to read:
60 73-10g-104. Authorized use of the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
61 Money in the restricted account is to be used for:
62 (1) the development of the state's undeveloped share of the Bear and Colorado Rivers,
63 pursuant to existing interstate compacts governing both rivers as described in Title 73, Chapter
64 26, Bear River Development Act, and Chapter 28, Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act; and
65 (2) repair, replacement, or improvement of federal water projects for local sponsors in
66 the state of Utah when federal funds are not available.
67 Section 5. Section 73-10g-105 is enacted to read:
68 73-10g-105. Loans -- Rulemaking.
69 (1) The division and the board shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter
70 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act in preparation to make loans from available funds to
71 repair, replace, or improve underfunded federal water infrastructure projects.
72 (2) The rules described in Subsection (1)(a) shall:
73 (a) specify the amount of money that may be loaned;
74 (b) specify the criteria the division and the board shall consider in prioritizing and
75 awarding loans;
76 (c) specify the minimum qualifications for an individual who, or entity that, receives a
77 loan, including the amount of cost-sharing to be the responsibility of the individual or entity
78 applying for a loan;
79 (d) specify the terms of the loan, including the terms of repayment; and
80 (e) require all applicants for a loan to apply on forms provided by the division and in a
81 manner required by the division.
82 Section 6. Section 73-10g-106 is enacted to read:
83 73-10g-106. Requirement for repayment.
84 (1) Any money utilized to construct water infrastructure to develop the state's share of
85 the Bear and Colorado Rivers are subject to the repayment provisions of Title 73, Chapter 26,
86 Bear River Development Act, and Chapter 28, Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act.
87 (2) Any money utilized for the repair, replacement, or improvement of federal water
88 infrastructure projects when federal funds are not available shall be repaid pursuant to the
89 terms and conditions established by the division and the board by rule under Section
90 73-10g-105.
91 Section 7. Appropriation.
92 Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, for
93 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following sums of money
94 are appropriated from resources not otherwise appropriated, or reduced from amounts
95 previously appropriated, out of the funds or accounts indicated. These sums of money are in
96 addition to any amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year 2016.
97 To General Fund Restricted - Water Infrastructure Restricted Account
98 From General Fund, One-time
99 Schedule of Programs:
100 General Fund Restricted - Water Infrastructure
101 Restricted Account $5,000,000
102 The Legislature intends that, under Section 63J-1-603, appropriations under this section
103 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2016.
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6
7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill creates the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ defines terms;
13 ▸ creates the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account;
14 ▸ describes uses of money in the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account;
15 ▸ requires the Division of Water Resources and the Board of Water Resources to
16 make rules; and
17 ▸ makes technical changes.
18 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
19 This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2016:
20 ▸ to the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account, as a one-time appropriation from the
21 General Fund, $5,000,000.
22 Other Special Clauses:
23 None
24 Utah Code Sections Affected:
25 ENACTS:
26 73-10g-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
27 73-10g-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
28 73-10g-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
29 73-10g-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
30 73-10g-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
31 73-10g-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953
32
33 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
34 Section 1. Section 73-10g-101 is enacted to read:
35
36
37 73-10g-101. Title.
38 (1) This chapter is known as "Water Infrastructure."
39 (2) This part is known as "Funding."
40 Section 2. Section 73-10g-102 is enacted to read:
41 73-10g-102. Definitions.
42 As used in this chapter:
43 (1) "Board" means the Board of Water Resources;
44 (2) "Division" means the Division of Water Resources; and
45 (3) "Restricted account" means the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account created in
46 Section 73-10g-103.
47 Section 3. Section 73-10g-103 is enacted to read:
48 73-10g-103. Creation of the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
49 (1) (a) There is created a restricted account in the General Fund known as the "Water
50 Infrastructure Restricted Account."
51 (b) The restricted account shall earn interest.
52 (2) The restricted account consists of money generated from the following sources:
53 (a) voluntary contributions made to the division for the construction, operation, or
54 maintenance of state water projects;
55 (b) appropriations made to the fund by the Legislature; and
56 (c) interest earned on the restricted account.
57 (3) Subject to appropriation, the division and the board shall manage the restricted
58 account created in Subsection (1) in accordance with this chapter.
59 Section 4. Section 73-10g-104 is enacted to read:
60 73-10g-104. Authorized use of the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account.
61 Money in the restricted account is to be used for:
62 (1) the development of the state's undeveloped share of the Bear and Colorado Rivers,
63 pursuant to existing interstate compacts governing both rivers as described in Title 73, Chapter
64 26, Bear River Development Act, and Chapter 28, Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act; and
65 (2) repair, replacement, or improvement of federal water projects for local sponsors in
66 the state of Utah when federal funds are not available.
67 Section 5. Section 73-10g-105 is enacted to read:
68 73-10g-105. Loans -- Rulemaking.
69 (1) The division and the board shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter
70 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act in preparation to make loans from available funds to
71 repair, replace, or improve underfunded federal water infrastructure projects.
72 (2) The rules described in Subsection (1)(a) shall:
73 (a) specify the amount of money that may be loaned;
74 (b) specify the criteria the division and the board shall consider in prioritizing and
75 awarding loans;
76 (c) specify the minimum qualifications for an individual who, or entity that, receives a
77 loan, including the amount of cost-sharing to be the responsibility of the individual or entity
78 applying for a loan;
79 (d) specify the terms of the loan, including the terms of repayment; and
80 (e) require all applicants for a loan to apply on forms provided by the division and in a
81 manner required by the division.
82 Section 6. Section 73-10g-106 is enacted to read:
83 73-10g-106. Requirement for repayment.
84 (1) Any money utilized to construct water infrastructure to develop the state's share of
85 the Bear and Colorado Rivers are subject to the repayment provisions of Title 73, Chapter 26,
86 Bear River Development Act, and Chapter 28, Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act.
87 (2) Any money utilized for the repair, replacement, or improvement of federal water
88 infrastructure projects when federal funds are not available shall be repaid pursuant to the
89 terms and conditions established by the division and the board by rule under Section
90 73-10g-105.
91 Section 7. Appropriation.
92 Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, for
93 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following sums of money
94 are appropriated from resources not otherwise appropriated, or reduced from amounts
95 previously appropriated, out of the funds or accounts indicated. These sums of money are in
96 addition to any amounts previously appropriated for fiscal year 2016.
97 To General Fund Restricted - Water Infrastructure Restricted Account
98 From General Fund, One-time
$5,000,000
99 Schedule of Programs:
100 General Fund Restricted - Water Infrastructure
101 Restricted Account $5,000,000
102 The Legislature intends that, under Section 63J-1-603, appropriations under this section
103 not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2016.
Bill Status / Votes
• Senate Actions • House Actions • Fiscal Actions • Other Actions
| Date | Action | Location | Vote |
| 2/27/2015 | Bill Numbered but not Distributed | Legislative Research and General Counsel | |
| 2/27/2015 | Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed | Legislative Research and General Counsel | |
| 3/2/2015 | Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research | Waiting for Introduction in the Senate | |
| 3/2/2015 | Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) | Senate Rules Committee | |
| 3/2/2015 | Senate/ to standing committee | Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee | |
| 3/4/2015 | Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation | Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee | 4 2 1 |
| 3/4/2015 | Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst | Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee | |
| 3/4/2015 (2:31:31 PM) | Senate/ committee report favorable | Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee | |
| 3/4/2015 (2:31:32 PM) | Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar | Senate 2nd Reading Calendar | |
| 3/9/2015 (6:32:16 PM) | Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension | Senate 2nd Reading Calendar | |
| 3/9/2015 (6:43:55 PM) | Senate/ floor amendment failed # 1 | Senate 2nd Reading Calendar | 10 19 0 |
| 3/9/2015 (6:47:34 PM) | Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension | Clerk of the House | 16 13 0 |
| 3/9/2015 (6:47:35 PM) | Senate/ to House | Clerk of the House | |
| 3/9/2015 | House/ received from Senate | Clerk of the House | |
| 3/9/2015 | House/ 1st reading (Introduced) | House Rules Committee | |
| 3/11/2015 | House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar | House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills | |
| 3/11/2015 | House/ 2nd reading | Clerk of the House | |
| 3/11/2015 (11:41:01 PM) | House/ 3rd reading | House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills | |
| 3/11/2015 (11:42:40 PM) | House/ substituted from # 0 to # 1 | House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills | Voice vote |
| 3/11/2015 (11:56:00 PM) | House/ passed 3rd reading | Senate Secretary | 47 25 3 |
| 3/11/2015 (11:56:02 PM) | House/ to Senate | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/12/2015 | Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/12/2015 (9:53:11 AM) | Senate/ received from House | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/12/2015 (9:53:12 AM) | Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar | Senate Concurrence Calendar | |
| 3/12/2015 (10:14:18 AM) | Senate/ refuse to concur with House amendments | Clerk of the House | Voice vote |
| 3/12/2015 (10:14:19 AM) | Senate/ to House | Clerk of the House | |
| 3/12/2015 (4:50:16 PM) | House/ refused to recede from House amendment | Clerk of the House | Voice vote |
| 3/12/2015 | House Conference Committee Appointed | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | House/ to Senate | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | Senate/ received from House | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | Senate Conference Committee Appointed | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | Senate/ to House | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | Senate/ to Printing with fiscal note | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 | Bill Substituted by Conference Committee | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 (7:54:50 PM) | House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | Conference Committee | Voice vote |
| 3/12/2015 (7:57:24 PM) | House Conference Committee - Final Passage | Conference Committee | 46 24 5 |
| 3/12/2015 (7:57:25 PM) | House/ to Senate | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 (10:57:08 PM) | Senate/ received from House | Conference Committee | |
| 3/12/2015 (10:57:09 PM) | Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt | Conference Committee | Voice vote |
| 3/12/2015 (10:58:30 PM) | Senate/ 3rd reading | Senate 3rd Reading Calendar | |
| 3/12/2015 (11:01:17 PM) | Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage | House Speaker | 20 6 3 |
| 3/12/2015 (11:01:18 PM) | Senate/ to House | House Speaker | |
| 3/12/2015 | House/ received from Senate | House Speaker | |
| 3/12/2015 | House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate | Senate President | |
| 3/12/2015 | House/ to Senate | Senate President | |
| 3/13/2015 | Senate/ received from House | Senate President | |
| 3/13/2015 | Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling | Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling | |
| 3/16/2015 | Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling | Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling | |
| 3/17/2015 | Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared | Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling | |
| 3/20/2015 | Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/20/2015 | Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/25/2015 | Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing | Senate Secretary | |
| 3/25/2015 | Senate/ to Governor | Executive Branch - Governor | |
| 3/31/2015 | Governor Signed | Lieutenant Governor's office for filing |
Committee Hearings/Floor Debate
- Committee Hearings
- Floor Debates
- Senate Floor Audio, Day 42 (3/9/2015) [SB 281 -Water Infrastructure Funding, Adams, passed]
- House Floor Audio, Day 44 (3/11/2015) [SB281S1]
- Senate Floor Audio, Day 45 (3/12/2015) [Conference Committee Appointed 1SB 281]
- House Floor Audio, Day 45 (3/12/2015) [SB281S2]
- Senate Floor Audio, Day 45 (3/12/2015) [Conference Committee Report 1SB 281]
- Senate Floor Audio, Day 45 (3/12/2015) [Motion to Adopt Committee Report -Adams]
- Senate Floor Audio, Day 45 (3/12/2015) [2SB 281 -Water Infrastructure Funding, Adams, passed]