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Senate backs move toward fee-based funding for drinking-water testing, cites federal shortfall
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 203, debated and passed Feb. 15, directs policy toward a fee-based approach for funding drinking-water testing and safety after federal funds failed to keep pace with increased connections; sponsors said the bills set policy rather than a specific fee schedule.
The Utah Senate passed a substituted version of Senate Bill 203 on Feb. 15 that signals a shift toward fee-based support for drinking-water testing and related services. Sponsor Senator Bridal told colleagues that federal funding historically covered most drinking-water testing but has not kept up with growth in connections and supply, so the state must decide…
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