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Committee advances DNR cleanup bill that includes $5 million for water litigation
House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary
HB 157 Sub 3, a DNR cleanup measure that adds a groundwater seat to the UGS board and contains language allowing up to $5,000,000 in FY 2027 for water litigation (primarily Colorado River matters), was adopted and moved out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
Representative Shipp presented HB 157 Sub 3 as a cleanup bill for the Department of Natural Resources. Key provisions include adding a groundwater/water-resources seat to the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) board,…
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