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HB 490·UT·house

Water Optimization Reporting Amendments

In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Owens, Doug
Latest Action

House/ filed

Mar 7, 2026

Summary

The bill orders Utah’s Division of Water Resources, together with the Division of Water Rights, to inventory agricultural water diversions and measure any non‑agricultural use. It also establishes an Agricultural Water Optimization Committee to guide research, set grant rules, and oversee annual reporting on water‑saving projects. The study results must be reported to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30, 2026.

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