This is one of the bills generated out of interim study committees on water issues. It arose from a bill Rep. Coleman sponsored during the 2018 session, HB 124. This bill was developed to resolve concerns regarding perceptions of cities "hoarding" water, lack of representation and equal protection for people served outside of a city's jurisdiction, and transparency. It will take effect on Jan. 1, 2021 if the amendment proposed by HJR 1 passes the Legislature and is approved by the voters. 

Among other things, the bill defines "designated water service area," which could include areas inside and outside of a city's jurisdiction. It also clarifies definitions for "retail customer" and "waterworks system." If a municipality provides water to a retail customer outside of its boundary, it must create and maintain a map showing the DWSA. If an entity serves a population of 10,000 or more, and 10% of those customers are outside of the city's boundaries, it must establish an advisory board to make recommendations to the legislative body regarding water rates, standards, and capital projects.