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League reviews two water bills; cities flag revenue and flexibility concerns
Summary
League staff previewed HB274 (water conservation in rate‑setting) and HB285 (capital asset management plan requirement for public water systems receiving state or federal funds). Cities and a water attorney raised concerns about revenue impacts and statutory alignment.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns’ Local Policy Committee discussed two water bills this session and left both as position pending while staff seeks clarifications from sponsors.
League staff introduced House Bill 274, sponsored by Rep. Casey Snyder, which would require water conservation to be considered when setting tiered water rates and would restrict additional fees raised for conservation from being used for dividends or salaries. Staff said the bill also contains a provision related to secondary water metering; that portion is expected to change and was not discussed in detail.
Ken Lethem, public official from North Salt Lake,…
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