Utah 2026 General Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

HB 157 — Department of Natural Resources Amendments

Last action — House/ filed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

541 added · 526 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 157 made several significant changes. Notably, it removed a limit on low-interest loans for secondary water metering, which could make it easier for people to install water-saving measures. Additionally, it clarified rules enforced by the Division of Law Enforcement and allowed records related to water rights to be maintained in either physical or electronic form. These changes aim to improve water management and streamline administrative processes within the state.

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▸ modifies provisions related to records kept by the Division of Water Rights, including to allow for the records to be kept in physical or electronic form;
▸ {transfers property, rights, interests, powers, and functions of the Provo-Jordan River Parkway Authority to the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands;} ▸ modifies provisions related to records kept by the Division of Water Rights, including to allow for the records to be kept in physical or electronic form;
▸ removes a cap on low-interest loans related to secondary water metering;
B ▸ removes a cap on low-interest loans related to secondary water metering;
B ▸ modifies when certain applications may be filed with the state engineer under instre5m flow provisions;
1 ▸ 5 HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 modifies when certain applications may be filed with the state engineer under instream flow provisions;
7 S ▸ clarifies rulemaking authority related to rules enforced by the Division of Law Enfo1cement;
▸ clarifies rulemaking authority related to rules enforced by the Division of Law Enforcement;
HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 ▸ modifies the duties of the Utah Geological Survey;
▸ modifies the duties of the Utah Geological Survey;
and ▸ makes technical and conforming amendments.
and ▸ {repeals outdated language related to the Provo-Jordan River Parkway Authority;
and} ▸ makes technical and conforming amendments.
79-2-604 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 79-6-501 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-502 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 - 2 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 79-6-503 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 64 and renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-504 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-505 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 68 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
- 2 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 79-2-604 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 {79-4-801 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 344} 79-6-501 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-502 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-503 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 64 and renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-504 , as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 280 79-6-505 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 68 ENACTS:
{65A-10-6 , Utah Code Annotated 1953} Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
(b) increase public awareness of the significance and value of cultural sites and the damage done to cultural sites by vandalism;
- 3 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (b) increase public awareness of the significance and value of cultural sites and the damage done to cultural sites by vandalism;
- 3 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (e) promote cooperation among governmental agencies, private landowners, Native American tribes, industry groups, and interested persons to protect cultural sites;
(e) promote cooperation among governmental agencies, private landowners, Native American tribes, industry groups, and interested persons to protect cultural sites;
(9) The office may accept gifts, grants, donations, or contributions from any source to assist the division in the administration of the stewardship program.
- 4 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (9) The office may accept gifts, grants, donations, or contributions from any source to assist the division in the administration of the stewardship program.
- 4 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (1) As used in this section:
(1) As used in this section:
(d) "Elected official" means any person who is an employee of the state because the person was elected by the registered voters of Utah to a position in state government.
- 5 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (d) "Elected official" means any person who is an employee of the state because the person was elected by the registered voters of Utah to a position in state government.
- 5 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (h) "Nonexempt employee" means a state employee who is nonexempt as defined by the division applying FLSA requirements.
(h) "Nonexempt employee" means a state employee who is nonexempt as defined by the division applying FLSA requirements.
or (b) 160 hours in a 28 consecutive day payroll cycle.
or - 6 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (b) 160 hours in a 28 consecutive day payroll cycle.
- 6 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (b) In the FLSA agreement, the nonexempt employee shall elect either to be compensated for overtime by:
(b) In the FLSA agreement, the nonexempt employee shall elect either to be compensated for overtime by:
(ii) The director of the division may grant limited exceptions to the compensation requirement described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), where work circumstances dictate, by authorizing a department to pay an exempt employee for overtime worked at the employee's regular hourly wage if that department has funds available.
(ii) The director of the division may grant limited exceptions to the compensation requirement described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), where work circumstances dictate, by authorizing a - 7 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 department to pay an exempt employee for overtime worked at the employee's regular hourly wage if that department has funds available.
and - 7 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (B) communicate the uniform annual date to its employees.
and (B) communicate the uniform annual date to its employees.
(c) in coordination with modifications to the systems operated by the Division of Finance, make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:
- 8 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (c) in coordination with modifications to the systems operated by the Division of Finance, make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:
- 8 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (iv) establishing requirements governing overtime worked while an employee is being trained and procedures for recording that overtime that comply with FLSA requirements;
(iv) establishing requirements governing overtime worked while an employee is being trained and procedures for recording that overtime that comply with FLSA requirements;
(d) If the employee is aggrieved by the decision of the director, the employee shall appeal that determination to the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, according to the procedures and requirements of federal law.
- 9 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (d) If the employee is aggrieved by the decision of the director, the employee shall appeal that determination to the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, according to the procedures and requirements of federal law.
- 9 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (2) Certain money payable for expenses of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission, as provided under Title 9, Chapter 23, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act.
(2) Certain money payable for expenses of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission, as provided under Title 9, Chapter 23, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act.
(19) Money received by the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation for the sale of certain products or services, as provided in Section 35A-13-202.
- 10 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (19) Money received by the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation for the sale of certain products or services, as provided in Section 35A-13-202.
- 10 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (25) The Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by Section 41-1a-121 to the Motor Vehicle Division.
(25) The Electronic Payment Fee Restricted Account created by Section 41-1a-121 to the Motor Vehicle Division.
(39) Certain fines collected by the Division of Professional Licensing for violation of unlawful or unprofessional conduct that are used for education and enforcement purposes, as provided in Section 58-17b-505.
- 11 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (39) Certain fines collected by the Division of Professional Licensing for violation of unlawful or unprofessional conduct that are used for education and enforcement purposes, as provided in Section 58-17b-505.
- 11 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (43) Certain fines collected by the Division of Professional Licensing for use in education and enforcement of the Security Personnel Licensing Act, as provided in Section 58-63-103.
(43) Certain fines collected by the Division of Professional Licensing for use in education and enforcement of the Security Personnel Licensing Act, as provided in Section 58-63-103.
(57) Funds collected by the housing of state probationary inmates or state parole inmates, as provided in Subsection 64-13e-104(2).
- 12 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (57) Funds collected by the housing of state probationary inmates or state parole inmates, as provided in Subsection 64-13e-104(2).
- 12 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (60) The Amusement Ride Safety Restricted Account, as provided in Section 72-16-204.
(60) The Amusement Ride Safety Restricted Account, as provided in Section 72-16-204.
Section 4 is enacted to read:
65A-10-6.
Provo-Jordan River Parkway Authority transfer.
The property, rights, interests, powers, functions, duties, and obligations of the - 13 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 Provo-Jordan River Parkway Authority are transferred to the division.
Section 4.
- 13 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (3) A record described in Subsection (1) or (2) is:
(3) A record described in Subsection (1) or (2) is:
(4) The office of the state engineer is [hereby declared to be ]an office of public record, and [none of the files, records or documents shall be removed therefrom] a file or record may not be removed from the office of the state engineer, except in the custody of the state engineer or one of the state engineer's deputies.[ Certified copies of any record or document shall be furnished by the state engineer] (5) (a) The state engineer shall furnish a certified copy of a record on demand, upon payment of the reasonable cost of making the [same] certified copy, together with the legal fee for certification.[ Such copies shall be] (b) A certified copy under this Subsection (5) is competent evidence, and [shall have] has the same force and effect as the [originals] original.
(4) The office of the state engineer is [hereby declared to be ]an office of public record, and [none of the files, records or documents shall be removed therefrom] a file or record may not be removed from the office of the state engineer, except in the custody of the state engineer or one of the state engineer's deputies.[ {[} Certified copies of any record or document shall be furnished by the state engineer] (5) (a) The state engineer shall furnish a certified copy of a record on demand, upon payment of the reasonable cost of making the [same] certified copy, together with the legal fee for certification.[ {[} Such copies shall be] (b) A certified copy under this Subsection (5) is competent evidence, and [shall have] has the same force and effect as the [originals] original.
Section 5.
- 14 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 Section 5.
- 14 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (iv) the applicant has the financial ability to complete the proposed works;
(iv) the applicant has the financial ability to complete the proposed works;
(2) (a) An application to appropriate water for industrial, power, mining development, manufacturing purposes, agriculture, or municipal purposes may be approved for a specific and certain period from the time the water is placed to beneficial use under the application, but in no event may an application be granted for a period of time less than that ordinarily needed to satisfy the essential and primary purpose of the application or until the water is no longer available as determined by the state engineer.
(2) (a) An application to appropriate water for industrial, power, mining development, manufacturing purposes, agriculture, or municipal purposes may be approved for a specific and certain period from the time the water is placed to beneficial use under the application, but in no event may an application be granted for a period of time less than that ordinarily needed to satisfy the essential - 15 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 and primary purpose of the application or until the water is no longer available as determined by the state engineer.
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- 15 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (f) A request for extension of the fixed time period must be filed in writing in the office of the state engineer on or before the expiration date of the application.
(f) A request for extension of the fixed time period must be filed in writing in the office of the state engineer on or before the expiration date of the application.
(4) (a) The state engineer shall investigate all temporary change applications.
(4) - 16 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) The state engineer shall investigate all temporary change applications.
- 16 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (c) The state engineer may condition approval of a change application, including to:
(c) The state engineer may condition approval of a change application, including to:
(d) Except for an application proposing to quantify saved water, a condition described in Subsection (5)(c) may not include a reduction in the currently approved diversion rate of water under the water right identified in the change application solely to account for the difference in depletion under the nature of the proposed use when compared with the nature of the currently approved use.
- 17 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (d) Except for an application proposing to quantify saved water, a condition described in Subsection (5)(c) may not include a reduction in the currently approved diversion rate of water under the water right identified in the change application solely to account for the difference in depletion under the nature of the proposed use when compared with the nature of the currently approved use.
- 17 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (c) (i) There is a rebuttable presumption of quantity impairment, as defined in Section 73-3-3, to the extent that, for a period of at least seven consecutive years, a portion of the right identified in a change application has not been:
(c) (i) There is a rebuttable presumption of quantity impairment, as defined in Section 73-3-3, to the extent that, for a period of at least seven consecutive years, a portion of the right identified in a change application has not been:
or (ii) written notice provided by the state engineer to the applicant within 90 days after the change application is filed.
or - 18 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) written notice provided by the state engineer to the applicant within 90 days after the change application is filed.
- 18 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 Section 6.
Section 6.
(2) (a) Pursuant to Section 73-3-3, a division may file a permanent change application, a fixed time change application, or a temporary change application, or a person entitled to the use of water may file a fixed time change application or a temporary change application, to provide water within the state for:
(2) (a) Pursuant to Section 73-3-3, a division may file a permanent change application, a fixed time change application, or a temporary change application, or a person entitled to the use of water may file a - 19 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 fixed time change application or a temporary change application, to provide water within the state for:
or - 19 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) an appurtenant water right acquired with the acquisition of real property by the division.
or (ii) an appurtenant water right acquired with the acquisition of real property by the division.
(4) (a) Pursuant to Section 73-3-3, a person entitled to the use of water may file a fixed time change application or a temporary change application for a project to deliver water to a reservoir located partially or entirely within the Colorado River System in the state in accordance with:
(4) - 20 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) Pursuant to Section 73-3-3, a person entitled to the use of water may file a fixed time change application or a temporary change application for a project to deliver water to a reservoir located partially or entirely within the Colorado River System in the state in accordance with:
- 20 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) the location where the water will be used on sovereign lands;
(ii) the location where the water will be used on sovereign lands;
73-10-34.
- 21 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 73-10-34.
- 21 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (E) the drainage areas of the Jordan River or the Jordan River's tributaries;
(E) the drainage areas of the Jordan River or the Jordan River's tributaries;
(g) "Power generation use" means water used in the production of energy, such as use in an electric generation facility, natural gas refinery, or coal processing plant.
- 22 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (g) "Power generation use" means water used in the production of energy, such as use in an electric generation facility, natural gas refinery, or coal processing plant.
and - 22 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) (A) is a city or town;
and (ii) (A) is a city or town;
(b) By no later than January 1, 2030, a secondary water supplier shall install and maintain a meter of the use of pressurized secondary water by each user receiving secondary water service from the secondary water supplier.
- 23 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (b) By no later than January 1, 2030, a secondary water supplier shall install and maintain a meter of the use of pressurized secondary water by each user receiving secondary water service from the secondary water supplier.
- 23 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) The plan required by this Subsection (2)(e) shall be filed or updated with the Division of Water Resources by no later than December 31, 2025, and address the process the secondary water supplier will follow to implement metering, including:
(ii) The plan required by this Subsection (2)(e) shall be filed or updated with the Division of Water Resources by no later than December 31, 2025, and address the process the secondary water supplier will follow to implement metering, including:
(c) a description of the secondary water supplier's service boundary;
- 24 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (c) a description of the secondary water supplier's service boundary;
and - 24 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) for financing the cost of secondary water metering.
and (ii) for financing the cost of secondary water metering.
(i) exceed 50% of the small secondary water retail supplier's cost of installing secondary water meters;
- 25 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (i) exceed 50% of the small secondary water retail supplier's cost of installing secondary water meters;
(8) - 25 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (a) (i) The state engineer shall commence an enforcement action under this Subsection (8) if the state engineer receives a referral from the director of the Division of Water Resources.
(8) (a) (i) The state engineer shall commence an enforcement action under this Subsection (8) if the state engineer receives a referral from the director of the Division of Water Resources.
(i) provisions consistent with this Subsection (8) for enforcement of the notice if a secondary water supplier to whom a notice is issued fails to respond to the notice or abate the violation;
- 26 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (i) provisions consistent with this Subsection (8) for enforcement of the notice if a secondary water supplier to whom a notice is issued fails to respond to the notice or abate the violation;
- 26 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) A secondary water supplier shall file a petition for judicial review of the state engineer's final order issued under this section within 20 days from the day on which the final order was served on the secondary water supplier.
(ii) A secondary water supplier shall file a petition for judicial review of the state engineer's final order issued under this section within 20 days from the day on which the final order was served on the secondary water supplier.
(iv) $40 for each non-metered secondary water connection of the secondary water supplier for failure to comply with full metering by January 1, 2033;
- 27 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (iv) $40 for each non-metered secondary water connection of the secondary water supplier for failure to comply with full metering by January 1, 2033;
- 27 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (c) within six months of when the secondary water supplier seeks an exemption under Subsection (9)(a), the secondary water supplier provides to the Division of Water Resources a plan for conservation within the secondary water supplier's service area that does not require metering;
(c) within six months of when the secondary water supplier seeks an exemption under Subsection (9)(a), the secondary water supplier provides to the Division of Water Resources a plan for conservation within the secondary water supplier's service area that does not require metering;
(d) annually reports to the Division of Water Resources on the results of the plan described in Subsection (10)(c);
- 28 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (d) annually reports to the Division of Water Resources on the results of the plan described in Subsection (10)(c);
- 28 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (ii) (A) the majority of secondary water users on the system are associated with agriculture use or power generation use;
(ii) (A) the majority of secondary water users on the system are associated with agriculture use or power generation use;
(14) (a) A contract entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2025, between a secondary water supplier and an end user shall allow for billing by tiered conservation rates.
(14) - 29 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) A contract entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2025, between a secondary water supplier and an end user shall allow for billing by tiered conservation rates.
(d) By no later than April 1, 2030, a secondary water supplier shall provide an educational component for end users as determined by the division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter - 29 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, either on a monthly statement or by an end user specific Internet portal that provides information on the end user's usage more frequently than monthly.
(d) By no later than April 1, 2030, a secondary water supplier shall provide an educational component for end users as determined by the division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, either on a monthly statement or by an end user specific Internet portal that provides information on the end user's usage more frequently than monthly.
and (D) ownership information.
and - 30 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (D) ownership information.
and - 30 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (B) is subject to an enforcement action of the state engineer in accordance with this Subsection (14) (g).
and (B) is subject to an enforcement action of the state engineer in accordance with this Subsection (14) (g).
(A) provisions consistent with this Subsection (14)(g) for enforcement of the notice if a secondary water supplier to whom a notice is issued fails to respond to the notice or abate the violation;
- 31 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (A) provisions consistent with this Subsection (14)(g) for enforcement of the notice if a secondary water supplier to whom a notice is issued fails to respond to the notice or abate the violation;
- 31 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (x) A secondary water supplier shall file a petition for judicial review of the state engineer's final order issued under this Subsection (14)(g) within 20 days from the day on which the final order was served on the secondary water supplier.
(x) A secondary water supplier shall file a petition for judicial review of the state engineer's final order issued under this Subsection (14)(g) within 20 days from the day on which the final order was served on the secondary water supplier.
(b) "General plan":
- 32 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (b) "General plan":
- 32 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (2) The department shall publish, on the department's website, the land use permits collected by the Utah Geological Survey pursuant to Subsection [79-3-202(1)(q)] 79-3-202(1)(t).
(2) The department shall publish, on the department's website, the land use permits collected by the Utah Geological Survey pursuant to Subsection [79-3-202(1)(q)] 79-3-202(1)(t).
(c) The department shall provide a report on the status of the department's study during or before the committee's November interim meeting in 2022.
- 33 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (c) The department shall provide a report on the status of the department's study during or before the committee's November interim meeting in 2022.
and - 33 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (f) an administrative rule enacted by [an advisory] a board within [any] one of the department's divisions or by one of the department's divisions.
and (f) an administrative rule enacted by [an advisory] a board within [any] one of the department's divisions or by one of the department's divisions.
(c) survey the geology of the state, including mineral occurrences and the ores of metals, energy resources, industrial minerals and rocks, mineral-bearing waters, and surface and ground water resources, with special reference to [their ]economic contents, values, uses, kind, and availability [in order ]to facilitate [their ]economic use;
(c) survey the geology of the state, including mineral occurrences and the ores of metals, energy resources, industrial minerals and rocks, mineral-bearing waters, and surface and ground water resources, with special reference to [their{]} ]economic contents, values, uses, kind, and availability [in order ]to facilitate [their{]} ]economic use;
(d) investigate the kind, amount, and availability of mineral substances contained in lands owned and controlled by the state, to contribute to the most effective and beneficial administration of [these] the lands for the state;
- 34 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (d) investigate the kind, amount, and availability of mineral substances contained in lands owned and controlled by the state, to contribute to the most effective and beneficial administration of [these] the lands for the state;
(f) assist local and state agencies in [their ]planning, zoning, and building regulation functions by publishing maps, delineating appropriately wide special earthquake risk areas, and, at the request of state agencies or other governmental agencies, review the siting of critical facilities;
(f) assist local and state agencies in [their{]} ]planning, zoning, and building regulation functions by publishing maps, delineating appropriately wide special earthquake risk areas, and, at the request of state agencies or other governmental agencies, review the siting of critical facilities;
(h) collect and preserve data pertaining to mineral resource exploration and development programs and construction activities, such as claim maps, location of drill holes, location of surface and - 34 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 underground workings, geologic plans and sections, drill logs, and assay and sample maps, including the maintenance of a sample library of cores and cuttings;
(h) collect and preserve data pertaining to mineral resource exploration and development programs and construction activities, such as claim maps, location of drill holes, location of surface and underground workings, geologic plans and sections, drill logs, and assay and sample maps, including the maintenance of a sample library of cores and cuttings;
[(m)] (p) mark, protect, and preserve critical paleontological sites;
- 35 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 [(m)] (p) mark, protect, and preserve critical paleontological sites;
- 35 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (3) Upon approval of the board, the survey shall undertake other activities consistent with Subsection (1).
(3) Upon approval of the board, the survey shall undertake other activities consistent with Subsection (1).
(a) one member knowledgeable in the field of geology as applied to the practice of [civil ]engineering geology;
- 36 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) one member knowledgeable in the field of geology as applied to the practice of [civil ]engineering geology;
(c) one member knowledgeable [of the economic or scientific interests of the mineral industry in the state] about the economic and scientific focus of areas over which the survey has duties or powers under Section 79-3-202;[ and] (d) one member knowledgeable about groundwater or water resources;
(c) one member knowledgeable [of the economic or scientific interests of the mineral industry in the state] about the economic and scientific focus of areas over which the survey has duties or powers under Section 79-3-202;[ {[} and] (d) one member knowledgeable about groundwater or water resources;
- 36 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), [members are appointed for terms] the governor shall appoint a member to a term of four years.
(4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), [members are appointed for terms] the governor shall appoint a member to a term of four years.
(7) (a) [Members ] A member of the board may not obtain financial gain by reason of information obtained during the course of [their] the member's official duties.
(7) - 37 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) [Members ] A member of the board may not obtain financial gain by reason of information obtained during the course of [their] the member's official duties.
(2) - 37 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the account consists of revenue from:
(2) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the account consists of revenue from:
(a) competitive bidding;
- 38 - HB0157 compared with HB0157S04 (a) competitive bidding;
Section 79-4-801, Provo-Jordan River Parkway Authority transferred to Division of Parks and Recreation.
- 38 - HB0157S01 compared with HB0157S04 Section 79-6-503, Tax credits.
Section 79-6-503, Tax credits.
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  17. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  18. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  19. Senate/ received from House

  20. House/ to Senate

  21. House/ passed 3rd reading

  22. House/ 3rd reading

  23. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0157S03

  24. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0157S03

  25. House/ 2nd reading

  26. House/ comm rpt/ substituted [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

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

  28. House Comm - Substitute Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

  29. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0157S03

  30. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0157S03

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

  32. Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm [House Rules Committee]

  33. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0157S02

  34. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0157S02

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0157S02

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0157S02

  37. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0157S01

  38. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0157S01

  39. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0157S01

  40. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0157S01

  41. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  42. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  43. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0157

  44. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0157

  45. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  46. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0157

  47. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0157

  48. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  49. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 157?
HB 157 is sponsored by Keven J. Stratton (Republican) and Rex P. Shipp (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 157?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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