SB0252

Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments

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Utah SB0252 mandates water conservation measures at state-owned facilities, including reduced water use and efficient irrigation systems.

Utah SB0252 amends water usage regulations for state-owned facilities, requiring state agencies to reduce outdoor water use by at least 5% by the end of fiscal year 2023 and by at least 25% by the end of fiscal year 2026. The bill mandates that no more than 20% of the grounds of a state government facility can be lawn or turf, with exceptions for certain features. It also requires the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to audit irrigation systems, implement water-efficient methods, and establish a leak-detection and repair program.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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28 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

1:30 PM

House Economic Development and Workforce Services Hearing

Feb 24

4:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Hearing

History

Mar 26

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 13

Senate

Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Senate Secretary

Mar 13

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor