SB0196S01 | Great Salt Lake Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses the Great Salt Lake Commissioner.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Directs the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to make a plan and conduct a pilot program to address wet water years.

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Senator
Democrat - District 13
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

During wet years Utahn's do not follow the same guidelines for water conservation as we do during drought years which can lead to waste and misuse. This bill would create new water usage guidelines for Utahn's during wet years to ensure that the most water possible makes it into the Great Salt Lake.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

The Right's of Utah's Children to a Sustainable Healthy Environment Position Statement

That Utah PTA exhorts governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in cleaner
technologies, renewable energy sources, and infrastructure improvements that will lead to a
healthier environment for all, especially for children and youth.