Establishes a leasing program for agricultural water to benefit the Great Salt Lake.

The bill creates a leasing program for agricultural water to benefit the Great Salt Lake. It establishes the Great Salt Lake Preservation Board to oversee the program, which includes setting rates, accepting applications, and awarding leases. The board can prioritize senior adjudicated water rights and lease water for up to two years out of a five-year period on the same agricultural field. The bill also addresses fixed time change applications, enforcement actions for lease violations, and reporting requirements for the board and the state engineer.

Establishes a leasing program for agricultural water to benefit the Great Salt Lake.

The bill creates a leasing program for agricultural water to benefit the Great Salt Lake. It establishes the Great Salt Lake Preservation Board to oversee the program, which includes setting rates, accepting applications, and awarding leases. The board can prioritize senior adjudicated water rights and lease water for up to two years out of a five-year period on the same agricultural field. The bill also addresses fixed time change applications, enforcement actions for lease violations, and reporting requirements for the board and the state engineer.