Bill > HB0157

This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning the Department of Natural Resources and water resource management. It updates the Cultural Site Stewardship Program by adjusting references to specific statutes for inventorying cultural sites and clarifies the definition of "vandalism" to include acts like inscribing or marking a cultural site. The bill also modifies overtime policies for state employees, specifically removing an exemption for the Department of Natural Resources regarding work periods for nonexempt law enforcement employees. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections related to water rights, including the records kept by the state engineer, the approval process for water appropriation applications, and the requirements for temporary water rights. The bill also addresses secondary water metering by updating deadlines and loan provisions, and it clarifies the powers and duties of the Utah Geological Survey, particularly regarding groundwater and surface water resources, and expands the qualifications for the survey's board to include expertise in energy industry and groundwater. Finally, it updates provisions related to the management and sale of bison on Antelope Island and makes technical corrections to references within the State Parks Restricted Account.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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