HJR 9 Utah House · 2025 General Session

Joint Resolution Regarding Utah's Share of Colorado River Water

HJR 9 is a non-binding legislative resolution declaring Utah's position on Colorado River water usage. It states that Utah, as a state allocated 23% of the Upper Basin's water under historical compacts, should be allowed to use its Colorado River allocation anywhere within Utah's geographic boundaries - regardless of whether the water originates in the Upper or Lower Basin. The resolution cites Utah's reliance on this water for 60% of its residents and its commitment to staying within its allocation amid growth. It does not change water rights or impose new requirements, as it is purely a statement of policy position by the state legislature.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

Substitute #1 → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 8, 2025

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Joint Resolution (requiring approval by both the House and Senate) to a House Resolution (requiring only House approval). This change streamlines the legislative process, allowing the bill to be passed by the House of Representatives alone without needing Senate action.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's subject matter remains unchanged; it still declares Utah's position on using its Colorado River allocation within state boundaries. The change is procedural, affecting which legislative body must approve the measure.

SCOPE

Changed the bill type from a 'Joint Resolution' to a 'House Resolution', removing the requirement for Senate sponsorship and approval.

TECHNICAL

Removed the Senate Sponsor name (Scott D. Sandall) and the Senate-specific resolution language.

Added a timestamp indicating the conversion date and time.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 8, 2025

Legislature · Passed

House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

legislature

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate/ committee report favorable

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Senate/ to standing committee

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Introduced

Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

House/ passed 3rd reading

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

House/ committee report favorable

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

House/ to standing committee

lower

Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor