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Committee supports bill to move Colorado River Authority into DNR and expand board

Utah Legislature - Natural Resources/Water Committee · February 12, 2026
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Summary

HB 473 sub 1 would move the Colorado River Authority reporting into the Department of Natural Resources, expand and reconfigure the board, and clarify authority powers for litigation and inter‑state coordination; the committee voiced support after testimony from the authority and DNR.

Representative Chu presented HB 473 Sub 1, which creates a new statutory title for Colorado River governance, transfers reporting from the governor’s office to the Department of Natural Resources, increases the authority board from seven to ten members, and adds appointment and quorum rules. The bill designates…

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