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HB 523

Rio Grande Plan Amendments

2025 General Session Introduced by Jen Dailey-Provost

Struck House bill proposing Rio Grande Plan water management amendments in Utah; specific policy changes unknown due to enacting clause removal.

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Bill Summary · HB 523

Legislative bill overview

HB 523 proposes amendments to Utah's Rio Grande Plan, a water management framework governing Colorado River water allocation and use in the state. The bill was introduced by Representative Jen Dailey-Provost but has had its enacting clause struck by the House, effectively nullifying it as of March 8, 2025.

Why is this important

Water management in the Colorado River basin directly affects irrigation, municipal water supplies, agriculture, and environmental flows across Utah and the Southwest. Changes to the Rio Grande Plan could impact water availability for farmers, cities, and ecological preservation, making this legislation significant for economic and environmental stakeholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available details: The bill's specific amendments are not detailed in the available record, making it difficult to assess what interests support or oppose the changes
  • Water rights complexity: Any Rio Grande Plan modifications likely involve competing interests between agricultural users, urban water agencies, tribal nations, and environmental groups
  • Interstate implications: The Colorado River Compact involves seven states plus Mexico, meaning unilateral changes could face federal or multi-state scrutiny

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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