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Senate requires legislative approval for Utah Lake land transfers tied to restoration plans

Utah Senate · March 3, 2022
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Summary

Senators passed second substitute House Bill 240, which shifts disposal authority for Utah Lake sovereign land: the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands must recommend projects to the legislature and governor, and final disposal in exchange for restoration requires legislative approval, the sponsor said.

The Senate passed second substitute House Bill 240 after floor debate led by Senator Bramble. The bill modifies the authority previously granted under earlier enabling legislation so that any disposal of sovereign land in Utah Lake in exchange for a comprehensive restoration project must be approved by the Legislature and the governor rather than unilaterally…

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