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This bill makes several amendments to the Utah Lake Authority's structure, governance, and operations. It modifies the board composition by updating how members are appointed, including specifying that the Utah County Council of Governments will appoint eight board members with representation from local chambers of commerce and municipalities near Utah Lake. The bill establishes that the lake authority's offices will be housed at a nature center affiliated with Utah Valley University, and requires the authority to partner with the university to select and oversee research about the lake. The legislation changes provisions about nonlapsing funds, clarifying that only direct award grants for the Utah Lake Authority are nonlapsing. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for creating project area plans, stipulating that such plans must meet specific criteria including serving a public purpose, providing public benefits, and being economically feasible. The bill also includes a fiscal appropriation of $2,152,000 to Utah Valley University for a Utah Lake Nature and Research Center, with the legislation set to take effect on May 7, 2025. These changes aim to enhance the management, research, and development efforts related to Utah Lake by establishing clearer governance and funding mechanisms.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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