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Senate committee advances HB 473 to move Colorado River Authority into DNR, prepare for litigation
Summary
The Senate Natural Resources committee recommended HB 473 (second substitute) to move the Colorado River Authority from the governor’s office into the Department of Natural Resources, saying the change will provide flexibility and prepare the state for potential Colorado River litigation; the committee voted 5–1 to advance the bill.
Representative Chu told the committee the second substitute to HB 473 moves the Colorado River Authority out of the governor’s office and under the Department of Natural Resources to make the authority more flexible and better resourced. He said the change responds to ongoing Colorado River negotiations and the possibility that Utah may need to prepare for litigation.
"4 73, sub 2 ensures we are organized, prepared and ready to defend," Representative Chu said during his presentation. He and agency witnesses…
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