Utah Bans Unmonitored Overhead Spray Irrigation on Nonfunctional Turf for New Developments Starting in 2028

Original title: Water Usage Modifications

Last action · March 7, 2026: Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to RulesSponsors: Clint Okerlund and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

This bill addresses the use of overhead spray irrigation to irrigate nonfunctional turf.

Why it matters

The bill places restrictions on water application methods for newly developed or redeveloped commercial and multi-family properties within the Great Salt Lake watershed, altering landscaping requirements for property owners and developers.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Property owners and developers of specified land

Owners undertaking new development or redevelopment of commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed use, or multifamily projects within the Great Salt Lake drainage cannot use unmonitored overhead spray irrigation on nonfunctional turf starting in 2028.

Directly affected

Municipalities and counties in the Great Salt Lake drainage

Local governments are authorized to include statutory notices on land use permits and are encouraged to review landscape plans, inspect completed projects, and address noncompliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill ban all turf watering for existing homes?

No. The restrictions apply only to new developments and redevelopments on specified commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, multifamily, and common-interest properties within the . Single-family detached residential dwellings are explicitly excluded.

What is required if a property owner wants to use overhead spray irrigation on nonfunctional turf in a new development after 2028?

The system must have activated weather or soil-based monitoring technology, such as a weather-based irrigation controller or a soil moisture sensor.

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Procedural history

41 actions

Mar 7, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
Mar 6, 2026House
House/ filed
Mar 6, 2026House
House/ received from Senate
Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ strike enacting clause
Mar 6, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0328S02

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Mar 6, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0328S02
Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ circled
Mar 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd reading
Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0328S02
Mar 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0328S02
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate/ committee report favorable
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate/ to standing committee
Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Feb 26, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Feb 26, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ held
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 18, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Feb 12, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0328S01
Feb 10, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0328S01
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ comm rpt/ substituted
Feb 6, 2026House
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Feb 6, 2026House
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0328S01
Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0328S01
Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
House/ to standing committee
Jan 26, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Jan 25, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0328
Jan 25, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0328
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 23, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0328
Jan 22, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0328
Jan 22, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Jan 22, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
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