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Senate approves water-infrastructure fund after debate over pipeline language
Summary
The Senate approved a bill to create a state fund for large water infrastructure projects, including language tied to the Lake Powell pipeline and Central Utah projects. Opponents warned about naming projects and fiscal implications; the bill passed 16–13.
The Utah Senate voted to create a dedicated water-infrastructure fund intended to set aside state resources for major projects such as Lake Powell pipeline and Central Utah water efforts. Sponsor Senator Adams described the proposal as a prudential fiscal measure to concentrate any available state dollars for long-term water projects.
Opponents argued that specific naming of projects — particularly…
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