AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.

Utah's water diversion classification rules would be studied under this bill, which directs the Division of Water Resources, working with the Division of Water Rights, to examine statewide water diversions currently classified as "agricultural" — meaning water used for crops, orchards, livestock, poultry, or aquaculture, but not water used for lawns, municipal or industrial purposes, golf courses, parks, athletic fields, or wildlife habitat. The study would identify how many such diversions exist, their type and volume, and how much of that water is actually being diverted for non-agricultural purposes despite its agricultural classification; the division could contract with outside entities to help complete this work. Findings and any recommendations for legislative action would be due to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30, 2026. The bill also makes minor technical updates to related water optimization laws, including clarifying cross-references to other water oversight bodies and adjusting repeal dates for existing reporting requirements.