SB0270S01 | Utah Lake and Great Salt Lake Study Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses the study of Utah Lake.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (division) to conduct a study 

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0270S01
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 18, 2024
Sponsor
Senator
Curtis S. Bramble
Republican - District 24
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$3,000,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2024: to Department of Natural Resources - Forestry, Fire, and State Lands - Project Management as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, One-time, $1,500,000 to Transfers to Unrestricted Funds - General Fund as a one-time appropriation: from Nonlapsing Balances, $1,500,000
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill wold encourage a study to be done about the health of the Great Salt Lake and drinking water that is available to our children.

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

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

-Utah PTA is committed to supporting policies that encourage efficient water management and promoting water conservation practices in our communities, (including educating children and families about responsible water usage);