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Senate approves water-rate tiering bill after sponsors say it delays implementation to allow local work
Summary
Fifth substitute House Bill 2 74, implementing tiered water rates and related changes, passed the Senate. Sponsors said the substitute delays key implementation dates to allow time for policy development and preserves agricultural carve-outs.
The Utah Senate passed fifth substitute House Bill 2 74 on March 7 after floor debate about how the measure handles secondary water, tiered rates and agricultural carve-outs.
Senator Stratton moved the fifth substitute and said the substitute addressed a carve-out to protect water used for food production and provided time for tiered-rate implementation. He told colleagues the substitute implemented a water study and…
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