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House passes 40‑year water planning proposal after debate on developer responsibilities

Utah House of Representatives · February 24, 2026
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Second Substitute House Bill 439 passed the House 59–8; sponsor said it requires a state water‑engineer template for 40‑year plans so municipalities, counties and special districts coordinate water for development.

The Utah House approved Second Substitute House Bill 439 on Tuesday, a measure sponsors described as a step to ensure long‑term water planning as development continues.

Representative Shallenberger, the bill sponsor, told the chamber the bill directs the state water engineer to create a 40‑year planning template so cities, special districts and counties have a standard to show water…

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