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2023 Bill Tracker

2024 Bill Tracker

On Friday, March 3rd, the 2023 Utah Legislative Session officially ended with a record 1,400 bill requests, 933 bills filled, and 575 bills passed. During these fast-paced 45 days, topics such as healthcare, education, and even updating Utah’s state flag gained special attention from Utahns.

 

 

While they are all important issues, we’d like to give you a recap of environmental legislation regarding air quality, clean energy, and radioactive waste. Here is an archive of legislation that our team focused on during the 2023 Legislative Session. 

2023 Bill Tracker

CategoryBill numberStanceBill NameDescriptionSponsor / Co-SponsorStatusBill Breakdown
Clean AirSB 107OpposeIncentives AmendmentsDiver $20 million in severance tax revenue to cover the reconstruction of a road through Gate Canyon Sen Winterton/ Rep. StrattonOppose
Clean AirHCR 9OpposeConcurrent Resolution Concerning the Shutdown of Utah's Power by the Federal GovernmentThe resolution highlights Utah’s continued need for affordable, sustainable, dispatchable energy, identifies so-called federal over reach through the enforcement of rules that would lead to the closure of some coal-fired power plants in Utah.Rep. Schultz/ Sen. VickersPassed
Clean AirHB 220SupportEmissions Reduction Amendmentsbill focuses specifically on reducing bromine pollution, like US Magnesium emits, which has an outsized impact on our inversions. Rep. Stoddard / Sen. CullimorePassed
Clean Energy and ClimateHB 144OpposeHigh Cost Infrastructure Development Tax Credit AmendmentsBill creates funding for utility and extractive industry developments - buy outs for the industriesRep. Albrecht / Sen. OwensPassed
Clean AirHB 532AmendBuilding Codes Revisions"This bill adopts the commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, but leaves the energy conservation residential provisions at the 2015 standard "Rep. Musselman / Sen. BramblePassed
Clean Energy S.B 249Support Electric Energy Storage AmendmentsThis bill would create a tax credit for commercial entities to install energy storage systems in the stateSen. BlouinFailed to pass
Clean Air HB 522SupportState Vehicle Purchasing AmendmentsThis bill amends provisions related to the purchasing, leasing, or replacement of a state vehicle and prioritizes certain low or zero emissions vehicles to replace those vehicles.Rep.WardFailed to pass
Clean Energy and ClimateHB 514SupportFossil Fuels Tax ModificationsThis bill creates a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.Rep. BriscoeFailed to pass
Clean EnergyHB 407OpposeIncentives AmendmentsBill would rollback tax credit for utility scale renewables by 2034 Rep. Christofferson / Sen. FillmoreFailed to pass
Clean energy and ClimateHB 527OpposeMining Operations AmendmentsBill amends definitions related to the Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protections Areas provisions. Requires actions be brought before the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining.Rep. StrattonFailed to pass
Clean AirHB 474Support Paratransit Services AmendmentsThis bill requires a public transit district to provide alternative services if it discontinues paratransit services.Rep. Ivory/ Sen. OwensFailed to pass
Clean AirHB 301OpposeTransportation Tax AmendmentsCreates a new tax on electric vehicle charging stationsRep. Schultz/ Sen HarperPassed
Clean AirHB 272SupportWater Efficient Landscaping AmendmentsThis bill supports incentives to use water efficient landscapingRep. Owens/ Sen. HarperFailed to pass
Clean airHB 217SupportSchool Energy and Water ReductionsThis bill helps school districts in the Great Salt Lake Basin and rural schools with funding for conservation improvements. Rep. Bennion/ Sen. CullimorePassed
Clean EnergyHB 513SupportGSL AmendmentsThis bill details a state of the emergency for the Lake and how the state can stop new mineral leases, revoke current mineral leases on the lake, and construct berm projects to manage salinity levels. Rep. Snider/ Sen McKellPassed
Clean Energy and ClimateHJR 25OpposeJoint Resolution Highlighting the Hazards of Net-Zero EnergyArgues that net-zero energy increases costs, causes environmental damage, is intermittent, and relies on foreign governments. Also argues that traditional forms of energy have had a postitive impact on health, life, and livelihoodRep. Ivory/ Sen. OwensFailed to pass
Clean Energy and ClimateSB 97OpposeFiduciary Duty ModificationsRestricts government entities and subdivisions from being able to consider social, environmental, or governance practices of investment funds when making deisions about where to invest public moneySen. Wilson/ Rep. PulsipherPassed
Clean Energy and ClimateSB 97OpposePublic Contract RequirementsRestricts the ability of government entities and subdivisions to enter into contracts with companies that express certain politcal or social viewsSen. Wilson/ Rep ShippPassed
Air QualitySB 185SupportTransportation AmendmentsAmends provisions related to active transportation, taxes, dep. of TransportationSen. Harper/ Rep ChristophersonPassed
Clean EnergySB 125WatchingTransportation Infrastructure AmendmentsThis bill designates the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center at Utah State University as the research center for strategic planning for the electrification of transportation infrastructure in Utah Sen. Wilson/ Rep.MossPassed
Clean AirSB 48WatchingEnergy Producers States Agreement AmendmentsDirects the state legislature to participate in the Energy Council Sen. Harper/ Rep. LundPassed
Clean Air HB 286SupportGreat Salt Lake Funding ModificationsChanges the recipient of the revenue generated from a sales and use tax from the water Infrastructure Restricted Account to the Great Salt Lake Account for five years. Rep. BriscoeFailed to pass
Clean Energy and ClimateHJR 11SupportJoint Resolution of the Social Cost on CarbonAddresses a state social cost on carbonRep. Dailey-ProvostFailed to pass
Clean AirSCR 2SupportConcurrent Resolution Regarding the Environmental Impact of Vehicle IdlingThis resolution envourages individuals to adopt the Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free campaignSen. Fillmore/ Rep. LoubetPassed
Clean AirSB 92SupportGSL Special License PlateFunds research and education regarding the Great Salt Lake from funds aquired of the sale of a special Great Salt Lake License plateSen. Plumb/ Rep. CutlerPassed
Clean Energy and ClimateSB 84WatchingHousing and Transit Reinvestment Zone AmendmentsBill amends provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zonexSen. Harper/ Rep. SniderPassed
Clean AirHB 319SupportUintah Basin Air Quality Research ProjectExtends and expands a successful Utah State University air quality project in the Uintah BasinRep. Chew/ Sen. WintertonPassed
Clean AirSCR 6SupportJoint Resolution on GSL Elevation TargetsResolution describes the current status of the GSL and address the impacts of the lake on the state's economy; recommends the adoption of a goal to set policies and incentives. Sen. BlouinFaile to pass
Clean Energy and ClimateSCR 9OpposeResolution opposing ESGThis resolution supports the treasurer and government entities in opposing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.Sen. Wilson/ Rep. MaloyPassed
Clean Air S.C.R. 2SupportConcurrent Resolution Regarding the Environmental Impact of Vehicle IdlingThis bill encourages individuals to adopt the Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free. Sen. FillmorePassed Both Chambershttps://www.instagram.com/reel/CnpekkKK06w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Clean AirS.B. 62Watching Hydrogen AmendmentsThis bill directs the Department of Natural Resources to establish a hydrogen council within the Office of Energy Development which may advise on issues related to hydrogen.Senator HinkinsPassed Both Chambers
Clean EnergySB 48WatchingEnergy Producers States' Agreement AmendmentsThis bill directs the state legislature to participate in The Energy Council and provides for the appointment and power and duties of members.Sen. Harper, Wayne A.Passed
Clean Air and Clean Energy H.B 426WatchingStatewide Energy Policy AmendmentsMakes changes to the Utah Energy ActRep. Moss/ Sen. Cullimore Passed
Clean AirHB 327SupportPollinator Pilot Program AmendmentsExtends program sunset date to 2026Rep. Matthews / Sen. VickersPassed
Clean AirSB 185SupportTransportation AmendmentsAmends provisions related to active transportation, taxes, Dep. of TransportationSen. Harper/ Rep ChristophersonPassed
Toxic WasteS.B. 28 SupportRadon Related AmendmentsAmendments would require the development of an online radon gas test data collection mechanism and map.Sen. Sandall / Rep. StrattonFailed to pass
Clean Energy and ClimateHB 389OpposeRenewable Energy AmendmentsBill promotes the development of nonrenewable energy sources. Rep. Jack, Colin / Sen. Hinkins, David P.Passed
Toxic WasteSB 201SupportRadon Notice AmendmentsThis bill requires educational information about radon to be provided to residential property ownersSen. Kennedy / Rep. HallPassed
Clean EnergyHB 425OpposeEnergy Security Amendments Bill modifies the state's energy policy to promote energy independence primarily by extending fossil fuel energy.Rep. Ivory/ Sen. OwensPassed
Clean AirHB 349SupportWater Reuse Project AmendmentsThis bill gives the Director of the Division of Water Quality the authority to limit water reuse projects that might direct water away from the Great Salt Lake watershed, in an attempt to allow more water to make it into the lake. Rep. Snider / Sen. McKellPassed
Clean AirS.B. 92SupportGSL Special License PlateBill creates a special Great Salt Lake license plate and directs funds to research and education regarding the GSL.Senator Plumb / Representative CutlerPassed Both Chambers
Clean Air + Clean EnergyH.B. 217SupportSchool Energy and Water ReductionsThis bill would channel nearly $10 million to qualifying school districts to improve their conservation, with a priority for rural schools and districts or charter schools within the Great Salt Lake basin.Rep. Bennion, Gay LynnSenate Floor
Clean Air + Clean EnergyH.B. 220SupportEmissions Reduction AmendmentsBill would create incentive-based legislation intended to reduce air pollution in the Wasatch Front by 50% by 2030.Rep. Stoddard House Rules Committee
Clean Air + Clean EnergyS.B. 107AgainstOil and Gas Severance Tax AmendmentsBill allocates 20 million to the CIB to fund the highway for hydrocarbons project out of the Uinta BasinSen. Winterton, Ronald M.House Speaker
Clean Air S.B 84Watching Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone AmendmentsThis bill amends provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zones.Sen. Harper/ Rep. Snider Passed Both Chambers
Clean Energy + ClimateSB 96OpposeFiduciary Duty Modifications"Restricts government entities and subdivisions (i.e. cities) from being able to consider social, environmental, or governance practices of investment funds when making decisions about where to invest public money. "Sen. WilsonHouse Rules
Clean Energy + ClimateSB 97OpposePublic Contract Requirements"Restricts the ability of government entities and subdivisions (i.e. cities) to enter into contracts with companies that express certain political or social views. "Representative ShippHouse Rules
Clean AirHB 272Support Water Efficient Landscaping AmendmentsThis bill addresses incentives to use water efficient landscaping.Representative OwensHouse Rules Committee
Clean AirHB 286SupportGreat Salt Lake Funding ModificationsChanges the recipient of the revenue generated from a 1/16% sales and use tax (the earmarked revenue) from the Water Infrastructure Restricted Account to the Great Salt Lake Account for five years.Representative BriscoeHouse Rules Committee
Air Quality H.B 319Support Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project Repeals the July 2023 sunset date of the Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project through the Bingham Entrepreneurship and Energy Research Center and places an appropriation request of $150,000. Rep. Chew Passed Both Chambers
Air QualityS.C.R 6Support Joint Resolution on GSL Elevation TargetsThis resolution: describes the current status of the Great Salt Lake; addresses the impacts of the Great Salt Lake on the state's economy; discusses the impacts of low lake levels; and recommends the adoption of a goal to devise and implement policies, incentives,and funding sources to return the Great Salt Lake to optimal levels.Sen. BlouinSenate Comm - Held
Clean Energy HJR 11SupportJoint Resolution on Social Cost on CarbonAddresses a state social cost on carbonRepresentative Dailey-ProvostHouse Rules Committee
Clean EnergyHB 301OpposeTransportation Tax AmendmentsImposes additional tax on EV chargingRepresentative Schultz Final - House Floor
Clean EnergySB 125WatchingTransportation Infrastructure Amendment$2 mil to the ASPIRE centerSenator WilsonPassed
Air QualityHB 272SupportWater Efficient Landscaping AmendmentsThis bill addresses incentives to use water efficient landscaping.Rep. Owens, DougPassed