With dozens of bills coming in the Utah State Legislature dealing with water, a small group of lawmakers have formed a special caucus focused on helping the Great Salt Lake.
"We're not going to hold press conferences. It’s a behind-the-scenes working group to make sure all the areas that needs addressing to help the Great Salt Lake pass," Rep. Doug Owens, D-Millcreek, one of the chairs of the newly-formed"Great Salt Lake Caucus," told FOX 13 News.The caucus membership is small and so far closed, but it was formed with the blessing of House and Senate leadership. It is made up of Republicans and Democrats.
"I think the Great Salt Lake Caucus helps us look at types of legislation that will help," Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton, told FOX 13 News."I think it helps us shepherd the legislation through on a bipartisan basis." "I think there’s a strong willingness on the part of leadership and on a bipartisan basis to get it done," he said."I think that’s an important step forward and hopefully that caucus will continue to grow," she said Tuesday.
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