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House approves water‑rights change‑application reforms after hours of debate
Summary
After extended floor debate about protections for small water companies and a 120‑day response presumption, the House passed third substitute HB 43, changing the process for shareholders seeking to change water‑use rights; final vote 54–17.
The Utah House passed third substitute House Bill 43 on Feb. 26 following extended debate over how to balance shareholders’ rights with water companies’ administrative burdens.
Sponsor Representative McKiff said the bill preserves "fundamental Utah water law" while creating a clearer, transparent process for change applications and encouraging good‑faith cooperation…
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