Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SCR 1 — Concurrent Resolution Regarding Nuclear Energy

Last action — Governor Signed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 25, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill now emphasizes Utah's desire to pursue Agreement State status with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for more elements of the nuclear fuel cycle. This change is important because it highlights the state's intent to take on greater regulatory authority, which could lead to improved oversight and collaboration in the nuclear energy sector. Overall, the adjustments demonstrate Utah's commitment to enhancing its role in nuclear energy development while ensuring safety and effective management of nuclear materials.

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01-23 13:39 S.C.R.
Enrolled Copy S.C.R.
Jack 3 LONG TITLE Committee Note:
Jack 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
The Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee recommended this bill.
Legislative Vote:13 voting for 0 voting against 5 absent General Description:
S WHEREAS, Utah desires to expand its regulatory authority to include elements of the C nuclear fuel cycle that are not prohibited by federal statute;
WHEREAS, Utah desires to expand its regulatory authority to include elements of the nuclear fuel cycle that are not prohibited by federal statute;
R WHEREAS, increased state participation in these regulatory areas would enhance local .
WHEREAS, increased state participation in these regulatory areas would enhance local oversight, improve coordination with industry and federal partners, and support Utah's broader energy development goals;
oversight, improve coordination with industry and federal partners, and support Utah's broader energy development goals;
S.C.R.
WHEREAS, Utah intends to work collaboratively with the Nuclear Regulatory S.C.R.
1 01-23 13:39 WHEREAS, Utah intends to work collaboratively with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop the technical, legal, and administrative framework necessary to support an Agreement State application for additional eligible portions of the fuel cycle;
1 Enrolled Copy Commission to develop the technical, legal, and administrative framework necessary to support an Agreement State application for additional eligible portions of the fuel cycle;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah Ŝ→ , the 40a Governor concurring therein, ←Ŝ expresses intent to pursue Agreement State status for elements of the nuclear fuel cycle not expressly prohibited and encourages the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to clarify which portions of the fuel cycle are reserved by statute versus policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, expresses intent to pursue Agreement State status for elements of the nuclear fuel cycle not expressly prohibited and encourages the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to clarify which portions of the fuel cycle are reserved by statute versus policy.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Senate/ to Governor

  3. Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling

  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

  9. Senate/ received from House

  10. House/ to Senate

  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

  13. House/ 3rd reading

  14. House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  15. House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules [House Rules Committee]

  16. House/ 2nd reading

  17. House/ committee report favorable [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  18. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  19. House/ to standing committee [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]

  20. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. House/ received from Senate

  22. Senate/ to House

  23. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  24. Senate/ 3rd reading

  25. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  26. Senate/ 2nd reading

  27. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  28. Senate/ comm rpt/ amended [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  29. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  30. Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  31. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  32. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  33. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  34. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  35. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SCR001

  36. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SCR001

  37. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SCR001

  38. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SCR001

  39. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  40. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (102)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SCR 1?
SCR 1 is sponsored by Colin W. Jack (Republican) and Derrin R. Owens (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 1?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2025. Enacted.
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