Moves the Colorado River Authority of Utah from the governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, modifies definitions, amends membership.

This bill relocates the Colorado River Authority of Utah from the governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, including a transition plan. It modifies definitions related to procurement and water conservation, amends the membership provisions of the authority, and addresses the operation of the authority. The bill expands the powers and duties of the authority, including the ability to consult with relevant watershed councils and seek government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes.

Moves the Colorado River Authority of Utah from the governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, modifies definitions, amends membership.

This bill relocates the Colorado River Authority of Utah from the governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, including a transition plan. It modifies definitions related to procurement and water conservation, amends the membership provisions of the authority, and addresses the operation of the authority. The bill expands the powers and duties of the authority, including the ability to consult with relevant watershed councils and seek government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes.