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Committee advances narrow water-planning bill for Washington, Kane counties
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 187 (second substitute) would permit water conservancy districts in lower-Colorado-basin counties to plan and secure water rights in advance of development; the Senate committee passed the bill after testimony from Rep. Jack and Zachary Redstrom of the Washington County Water Conservancy District.
Representative Jack described House Bill 187 as a targeted, short bill to protect Utah water rights by allowing long-term planning and acquisition of water rights by water conservancy districts before development occurs. He said the change…
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