Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 20 — Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 05, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 26, 2026.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 20 focus on eliminating outdated and unnecessary regulations within the areas of natural resources, agriculture, and the environment. Notably, the bill removes obsolete language regarding financial transactions from the Agricultural Water Optimization Account, outdated reports, and irrelevant rules related to subjects like mercury switch removal and carbon capture. These changes are significant because they streamline regulations, ensuring that the laws are more relevant and manageable, which can lead to better governance and resource management.

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Albrecht 3 LONG TITLE Committee Note:
Albrecht 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
The Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee recommended this bill.
Legislative Vote:11 voting for 0 voting against 8 absent General Description:
S ▸ repeals outdated deadlines for required management plans for water conveyance facil.ties;
▸ repeals outdated deadlines for required management plans for water conveyance facilities;
▸ clarifies the procedure for the Great Salt Lake commissioner's submission of a strategic .
▸ clarifies the procedure for the Great Salt Lake commissioner's submission of a strategic plan;
plan;
▸ repeals obsolete provisions related to mercury switch removal;
2 ▸ repeals obsolete provisions related to mercury switch removal;
▸ repeals outdated provisions related to presenting rules for carbon capture and geological storage;
0 ▸ repeals outdated provisions related to presenting rules for carbon capture and geological storage;
20 12-04 17:40 reserves;
20 Enrolled Copy reserves;
4-18-106 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 91 4-18-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-26-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-46-303 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 271 11-13-228 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 522 11-65-202 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 59 19-1-105 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 14 19-1-108 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 336 19-1-403.3 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 369 19-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-4-103 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 57 19-4-106 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 238 19-5-122 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183 19-6-102.1 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 256, 354 19-6-118.5 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 17 19-6-119 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 - 2 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
4-18-106 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 91 4-18-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-26-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-46-303 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 271 11-13-228 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 522 11-65-202 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 59 19-1-105 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 14 19-1-108 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 336 19-1-403.3 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 369 19-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-4-103 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 57 19-4-106 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 238 19-5-122 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 183 19-6-102.1 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 256, 354 19-6-118.5 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 17 19-6-119 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 - 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 76-17-401 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 79-2-406 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 88 79-2-408 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 38 79-2-504 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 358 79-8-203 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 83, 271 REPEALS:
20 Enrolled Copy 76-17-401 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 173 79-2-406 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 88 79-2-408 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 38 79-2-504 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 358 79-8-203 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapters 83, 271 REPEALS:
4-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-2-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 128 4-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-4-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-4a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 323 4-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-5a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 377 4-7-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-8-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-9-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-10-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-11-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-12-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 355 4-14-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-15-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-16-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, - 4 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
4-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-2-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 128 4-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-4-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-4a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 323 4-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-5a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 377 4-7-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-8-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-9-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-10-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-11-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-12-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 355 4-14-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-15-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345 4-16-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, - 4 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 19-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-1-207 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 178 19-1-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 170 19-1-601 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 281 19-2-201 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 295 19-2-301 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 381 19-2a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 120 19-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-3-320 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 184 19-4-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-5-203 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 66 19-6-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-301 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/30), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-701 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 283 19-6-801 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/30), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 51 19-6-901 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 249 19-6-1001 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/27), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 187 19-6-1002 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 451 - 6 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
20 Enrolled Copy 19-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-1-207 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 178 19-1-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 170 19-1-601 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 281 19-2-201 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 295 19-2-301 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 381 19-2a-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 120 19-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-3-320 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 184 19-4-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-5-203 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 66 19-6-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-201 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-301 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/30), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 112 19-6-701 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/29), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 283 19-6-801 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/30), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 51 19-6-901 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 249 19-6-1001 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/27), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 187 19-6-1002 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 07/01/27), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 451 - 6 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 73-20-3 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-4 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 126 73-20-5 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 126 73-20-6 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-7 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-8 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 169 73-20-9 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-10 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 169 73-20-11 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1978, Chapter 37 73-26-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 251 73-28-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 216 73-29-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 410 73-31-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 12/31/30), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 342 79-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-2-405 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 87 79-2-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 358 79-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-4-1201 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 360 79-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-6-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-406 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 62 79-6-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-601 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-8-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-8-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, - 8 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
20 Enrolled Copy 73-20-3 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-4 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 126 73-20-5 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 126 73-20-6 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-7 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-8 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 169 73-20-9 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1977, First Special Session, Chapters 6, 6 73-20-10 (Effective 05/06/26), as last amended by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 169 73-20-11 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1978, Chapter 37 73-26-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 251 73-28-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2006, Chapter 216 73-29-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 410 73-31-101 (Effective 05/06/26) (Repealed 12/31/30), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 342 79-1-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-2-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-2-405 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 87 79-2-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 358 79-3-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-4-1201 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 360 79-5-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344 79-6-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-406 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 62 79-6-501 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-601 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-8-101 (Effective 05/06/26), as enacted by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-8-301 (Effective 05/06/26), as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, - 8 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 protect a crop or animal resource;
20 Enrolled Copy protect a crop or animal resource;
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20 12-04 17:40 (e) "State or local entity" means:
20 Enrolled Copy (e) "State or local entity" means:
(b) For the generational water needs of the citizens of Utah and within the authorities given to the water conservancy districts represented on the council in Title 17B, - 12 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(b) For the generational water needs of the citizens of Utah and within the authorities given to the water conservancy districts represented on the council in Title 17B, - 12 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 fulfill the council's responsibilities under the agreement.
20 Enrolled Copy fulfill the council's responsibilities under the agreement.
(i) an environmental sustainability component, developed in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Wildlife Resources incorporating strategies and best management practices to meet applicable federal - 14 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(i) an environmental sustainability component, developed in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Wildlife Resources incorporating strategies and best management practices to meet applicable federal - 14 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 personal property;
20 Enrolled Copy personal property;
(s) subject to Subsection (5)(b), own and operate publicly owned infrastructure and - 16 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(s) subject to Subsection (5)(b), own and operate publicly owned infrastructure and - 16 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 Environment Interim Committee of the Legislature.] Section 7.
20 Enrolled Copy Environment Interim Committee of the Legislature.] Section 7.
(5) A division director shall serve as the executive secretary to the policymaking board, created in Section 19-1-106, that has rulemaking authority over the division director's - 18 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(5) A division director shall serve as the executive secretary to the policymaking board, created in Section 19-1-106, that has rulemaking authority over the division director's - 18 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 a supplemental appropriation to cover the costs of the radiation control programs and the solid and hazardous waste programs in an amount exceeding 25% of the amount of waste disposal fees collected during the most recent prior fiscal year.
20 Enrolled Copy a supplemental appropriation to cover the costs of the radiation control programs and the solid and hazardous waste programs in an amount exceeding 25% of the amount of waste disposal fees collected during the most recent prior fiscal year.
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20 12-04 17:40 Vacancies:
20 Enrolled Copy Vacancies:
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that half of the appointed board is - 22 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of board members are staggered so that half of the appointed board is - 22 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 supplies of the state;
20 Enrolled Copy supplies of the state;
and] [(ii) administrative and economic efficiencies.] [(b) The study under this Subsection (5) shall consider recommendations including incentives, funding, regulatory changes, and statutory changes to promote greater coordination and efficiency and to help meet water infrastructure needs statewide.] - 24 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and] [(ii) administrative and economic efficiencies.] [(b) The study under this Subsection (5) shall consider recommendations including incentives, funding, regulatory changes, and statutory changes to promote greater coordination and efficiency and to help meet water infrastructure needs statewide.] - 24 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (3) cement kiln dust, including recycle, reuse, use, or reprocessing for road sanding, sand blasting, road construction, railway ballast, construction fill, aggregate, and other construction-related purposes.
20 Enrolled Copy (3) cement kiln dust, including recycle, reuse, use, or reprocessing for road sanding, sand blasting, road construction, railway ballast, construction fill, aggregate, and other construction-related purposes.
[(1)(a) Through December 31, 2018, and except as provided in Subsection (4), the owner or operator of a commercial nonhazardous solid waste disposal facility or incinerator shall pay the following fees for waste received for treatment or disposal at the facility if the facility or incinerator is required to have operation plan approval - 26 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
[(1)(a) Through December 31, 2018, and except as provided in Subsection (4), the owner or operator of a commercial nonhazardous solid waste disposal facility or incinerator shall pay the following fees for waste received for treatment or disposal at the facility if the facility or incinerator is required to have operation plan approval - 26 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 [(ii) $1,450 if the facility receives 10,000 or more but fewer than 20,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(iii) $3,850 if the facility receives 20,000 or more but fewer than 50,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(iv) $12,250 if the facility receives 50,000 or more but fewer than 100,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(v) $14,700 if the facility receives 100,000 or more but fewer than 200,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(vi) $33,000 if the facility receives 200,000 or more but fewer than 500,000 tons of municipal waste each year;
20 Enrolled Copy [(ii) $1,450 if the facility receives 10,000 or more but fewer than 20,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(iii) $3,850 if the facility receives 20,000 or more but fewer than 50,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(iv) $12,250 if the facility receives 50,000 or more but fewer than 100,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(v) $14,700 if the facility receives 100,000 or more but fewer than 200,000 tons of municipal waste each year;] [(vi) $33,000 if the facility receives 200,000 or more but fewer than 500,000 tons of municipal waste each year;
and] [(B) received from a single generator and exceeds 500 tons in a calendar year.] [(d) Waste received at a facility owned by a political subdivision under Subsection (2)(c) may not be counted as part of the total tonnage received by the facility under Subsection (2)(a).] [(3)(a) As used in this Subsection (3):] [(i) "Recycling center" means a facility that extracts valuable materials from a waste stream or transforms or remanufactures the material into a usable form that has demonstrated or potential market value.] [(ii) "Transfer station" means a permanent, fixed, supplemental collection and transportation facility that is used to deposit collected solid waste from off-site into a transfer vehicle for transport to a solid waste handling or disposal facility.] [(b) Through December 31, 2018, and except as provided in Subsection (4), the owner or operator of a transfer station or recycling center shall pay to the department the - 28 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and] [(B) received from a single generator and exceeds 500 tons in a calendar year.] [(d) Waste received at a facility owned by a political subdivision under Subsection (2)(c) may not be counted as part of the total tonnage received by the facility under Subsection (2)(a).] [(3)(a) As used in this Subsection (3):] [(i) "Recycling center" means a facility that extracts valuable materials from a waste stream or transforms or remanufactures the material into a usable form that has demonstrated or potential market value.] [(ii) "Transfer station" means a permanent, fixed, supplemental collection and transportation facility that is used to deposit collected solid waste from off-site into a transfer vehicle for transport to a solid waste handling or disposal facility.] [(b) Through December 31, 2018, and except as provided in Subsection (4), the owner or operator of a transfer station or recycling center shall pay to the department the - 28 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 taking into consideration whether the owner or operator of a facility elects to self-inspect under Section 19-6-109, except as provided in Subsection [(6)(d)] (1)(d);
20 Enrolled Copy taking into consideration whether the owner or operator of a facility elects to self-inspect under Section 19-6-109, except as provided in Subsection [(6)(d)] (1)(d);
and - 30 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and - 30 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 representative.
20 Enrolled Copy representative.
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20 12-04 17:40 (d) a turkey, with a fall turkey permit.
20 Enrolled Copy (d) a turkey, with a fall turkey permit.
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(2)(a) Unless the condition described in Subsection (2)(b) is determined, the director - 34 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(2)(a) Unless the condition described in Subsection (2)(b) is determined, the director - 34 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (b) require a permit holder to comply with safety standards established by the Wildlife Board.
20 Enrolled Copy (b) require a permit holder to comply with safety standards established by the Wildlife Board.
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20 12-04 17:40 private sector providers where comparable services and rates are reasonably available.
20 Enrolled Copy private sector providers where comparable services and rates are reasonably available.
and] - 38 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
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20 12-04 17:40 the standard vehicle size and type to:
20 Enrolled Copy the standard vehicle size and type to:
(a) state agency action that determines the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or - 40 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(a) state agency action that determines the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or - 40 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Title 7, Chapter 2, Possession of Depository Institution by Commissioner, Title 7, Chapter 19, Acquisition of Failing Depository Institutions or Holding Companies, and Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, or judicial review of the action;
20 Enrolled Copy Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Title 7, Chapter 2, Possession of Depository Institution by Commissioner, Title 7, Chapter 19, Acquisition of Failing Depository Institutions or Holding Companies, and Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, or judicial review of the action;
- 42 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 42 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 governed by this chapter.
20 Enrolled Copy governed by this chapter.
(8) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 3, Hazardous Substances Mitigation Act, is repealed July 1, - 44 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(8) Title 19, Chapter 6, Part 3, Hazardous Substances Mitigation Act, is repealed July 1, - 44 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (14) The Utah Medical Education Council for the:
20 Enrolled Copy (14) The Utah Medical Education Council for the:
(32) County correctional facility contracting program for state inmates as described in - 46 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(32) County correctional facility contracting program for state inmates as described in - 46 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 proposed congressional land use legislation that is supported by a county.
20 Enrolled Copy proposed congressional land use legislation that is supported by a county.
- 48 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 48 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (ii) invasive species, including insects;
20 Enrolled Copy (ii) invasive species, including insects;
(6) The office shall deliver the evaluation described in Subsection (5), including a copy of the county's report, the proposed congressional land use legislation, and the draft - 50 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(6) The office shall deliver the evaluation described in Subsection (5), including a copy of the county's report, the proposed congressional land use legislation, and the draft - 50 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 to and approved by a committee described in Subsection (7)(a).
20 Enrolled Copy to and approved by a committee described in Subsection (7)(a).
(i) the availability of federally managed public land pursuant to the [federally - 52 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(i) the availability of federally managed public land pursuant to the [federally - 52 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (iii) at other times, if and as requested by the committee or commission;
20 Enrolled Copy (iii) at other times, if and as requested by the committee or commission;
(c) "Rare earth element" is one of the following ores, minerals, or elements located in - 54 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(c) "Rare earth element" is one of the following ores, minerals, or elements located in - 54 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (ii) the proposed operation will use brines from the Great Salt Lake, but will not occupy sovereign lands for the direct production of Great Salt Lake elements or minerals other than for incidental structures such as pumps and intake and outflow pipelines.
20 Enrolled Copy (ii) the proposed operation will use brines from the Great Salt Lake, but will not occupy sovereign lands for the direct production of Great Salt Lake elements or minerals other than for incidental structures such as pumps and intake and outflow pipelines.
and - 56 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and - 56 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 division for a feasibility assessment before January 1, 2025.
20 Enrolled Copy division for a feasibility assessment before January 1, 2025.
and (iii) obtain the approval of the division and the Department of Environmental Quality - 58 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and (iii) obtain the approval of the division and the Department of Environmental Quality - 58 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (10)(a) In the issuance of royalty agreements for the extraction of lithium from the Great Salt Lake, the division shall prioritize applicants that do not use evaporative concentration of Great Salt Lake brines in any stage of the extractive process.
20 Enrolled Copy (10)(a) In the issuance of royalty agreements for the extraction of lithium from the Great Salt Lake, the division shall prioritize applicants that do not use evaporative concentration of Great Salt Lake brines in any stage of the extractive process.
and] - 60 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and] - 60 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (C) the Division of Water Quality;
20 Enrolled Copy (C) the Division of Water Quality;
- 62 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 62 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (iii) soil conditions;
20 Enrolled Copy (iii) soil conditions;
and] [(iii)] (ii) update the management plan adopted under Subsection (2)(b)(i) no less - 64 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and] [(iii)] (ii) update the management plan adopted under Subsection (2)(b)(i) no less - 64 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 identification of the points at which [any ]storm structures introduce water into the water conveyance facility and the anticipated flow that may occur at each structure;
20 Enrolled Copy identification of the points at which [any ]storm structures introduce water into the water conveyance facility and the anticipated flow that may occur at each structure;
- 66 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 66 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (a) issue grants in accordance with Section 73-10g-206 to improve agricultural water optimization;
20 Enrolled Copy (a) issue grants in accordance with Section 73-10g-206 to improve agricultural water optimization;
- 68 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 68 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 to:
20 Enrolled Copy to:
- 70 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 70 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 10g, Part 3, Watershed Councils Act;
20 Enrolled Copy 10g, Part 3, Watershed Councils Act;
- 72 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 72 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 that the commissioner shall:
20 Enrolled Copy that the commissioner shall:
(a) may recommend appointments to the Great Salt Lake technical team created by the - 74 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(a) may recommend appointments to the Great Salt Lake technical team created by the - 74 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (b) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions under Title 19, Environmental Quality Code, Sections [19-1-101] 19-1-102 through 19-7-109;
20 Enrolled Copy (b) an act prohibited by the criminal provisions under Title 19, Environmental Quality Code, Sections [19-1-101] 19-1-102 through 19-7-109;
- 76 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 76 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (ddd) retail theft under Section 76-6-602;
20 Enrolled Copy (ddd) retail theft under Section 76-6-602;
(cccc) public assistance fraud by a recipient of public assistance under Section - 78 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
(cccc) public assistance fraud by a recipient of public assistance under Section - 78 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 intent to defraud under Section 76-16-306;
20 Enrolled Copy intent to defraud under Section 76-16-306;
[(1) As used in this section, "committee" means the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.] - 80 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
[(1) As used in this section, "committee" means the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee.] - 80 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (b) have as core purposes to:
20 Enrolled Copy (b) have as core purposes to:
and (E) water recycling in areas that do not have terminal lakes like the Great Salt - 82 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
and (E) water recycling in areas that do not have terminal lakes like the Great Salt - 82 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 (8) The standards-aligned resources created under Subsection (3)(c) may not include information on human-caused climate change.
20 Enrolled Copy (8) The standards-aligned resources created under Subsection (3)(c) may not include information on human-caused climate change.
- 84 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 84 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 volunteer labor.
20 Enrolled Copy volunteer labor.
- 86 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 86 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
20 12-04 17:40 removal.
20 Enrolled Copy removal.
- 88 - 12-04 17:40 S.B.
- 88 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
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  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

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  10. House/ to Senate

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

  13. House/ 3rd reading

  14. House/ 2nd reading

  15. House/ committee report favorable [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  16. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  17. House/ to standing committee [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  18. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

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  21. Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

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  24. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

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