Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate advances water‑reuse bill after lawmakers warn of risks to Great Salt Lake
Summary
Senators approved a substituted version of House Bill 349 to create a state review process for water reuse projects after sponsor Senator McCall warned reuse could 'have a significant negative impact on the Great Salt Lake.' The chamber passed the fourth substitute under suspension of the rules and returned it to the House.
Senator McCall, sponsor of House Bill 349, told the Senate that the measure creates a state review pathway for water‑reuse projects and gives the state water engineer and director of water quality a formal role in approving projects. He warned lawmakers that if all proposed reuse projects move forward “it would have a significant negative impact on the Great Salt Lake,” arguing the change is intended to ensure a holistic…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
