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HB 400·UT·house

Landscaping Water Amendments

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Owens, Doug
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House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill directs local governments in the Great Salt Lake basin to create, maintain, and enforce regulations that promote water‑wise landscaping on new construction and other new development. It sets a November 1 2027 deadline for adoption, defines key terms, and requires municipalities and counties to report their rules to the Division of Water Resources, which will track compliance. The goal is to cut outdoor water use while allowing property owners to use efficient designs and plant choices.

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