Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 376 — Land Management Funding Amendments

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2026. Enacted.

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

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  • 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

135 added · 129 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 376 includes an increase in funding from $3.8 million to $4.5 million for the fiscal year 2027, specifically sourced from the state’s Income Tax Fund. Additionally, the requirements for the institute were clarified to ensure it coordinates long-term watershed restoration projects and collects necessary data. These changes highlight the bill’s focus on effective environmental management and accountability, which is crucial for monitoring the impact of restoration efforts over time.

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Land Management Funding Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Albrecht Senate Sponsor:Scott D.
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H ● coordinate with the Watershed Restoration Initiative to fund watershed and foresB restoration projects;
● coordinate with the Watershed Restoration Initiative to fund watershed and forest restoration projects;
0 ● 7 HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 review and respond to, in a timely manner, an emergency request for funding a watershed restoration project in response to a natural disaster;
● review and respond to, in a timely manner, an emergency request for funding a watershed restoration project in response to a natural disaster;
● provide research and learning opportunities for higher education students and faculty associated with the institute;
● provide research and learning opportunities for higher education students and faculty H.B.
376 Enrolled Copy associated with the institute;
▸ This bill appropriates $1,900,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, all of which is from the Income Tax Fund.
This bill appropriates $1,900,000 in operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2027, all of which is from the Income Tax Fund.
79-2-601 , as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 34 79-2-602 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 79-2-605 , as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 ENACTS:
79-2-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 34 79-2-602, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 79-2-605, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 51 ENACTS:
53H-4-317 , Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
53H-4-317, Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1 is enacted to read:
Section 53H-4-317 is enacted to read:
53H-4-317.
53H-4-317 .
- 2 - HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 (3) The institute shall:
(3) The institute shall:
(4) To coordinate the funding of watershed and forest restoration projects with the Watershed Restoration Initiative, the institute shall:
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376 (4) To coordinate the funding of watershed and forest restoration projects with the Watershed Restoration Initiative, the institute shall:
(5) (a) The Watershed Restoration Initiative may submit an emergency request for funding to the institute in response to a wildfire, flooding event, or other natural disaster.
(5)(a) The Watershed Restoration Initiative may submit an emergency request for funding to the institute in response to a wildfire, flooding event, or other natural disaster.
(6) - 3 - HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 (a) The institute shall prepare and submit an annual report on or before July 1 of each year to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
(6)(a) The institute shall prepare and submit an annual report on or before July 1 of each year to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
79-2-601.
79-2-601 .
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79-2-602.
79-2-602 .
- 4 - HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 (a) submit a prioritized list of watershed restoration projects to the Utah Forest Restoration Institute in accordance with Section 53H-4-317;
(a) submit a prioritized list of watershed restoration projects to the Utah Forest Restoration Institute in accordance with Section 53H-4-317;
(a) develop and oversee a watershed restoration project proposal process to develop statewide watershed restoration priorities, including ranking criteria;
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376 (a) develop and oversee a watershed restoration project proposal process to develop statewide watershed restoration priorities, including ranking criteria;
and - 5 - HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 [(i)] (j) provide the executive director and the Utah Forest Restoration Institute with reports and recommendations regarding the initiative's performance and funding.
and [(i)] (j) provide the executive director and the Utah Forest Restoration Institute with reports and recommendations regarding the initiative's performance and funding.
79-2-605.
79-2-605 .
(2) The annual report described in Subsection (1) shall include:
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376 Enrolled Copy (2) The annual report described in Subsection (1) shall include:
Operating and Capital Budgets Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the - 6 - HB0376 compared with HB0376S01 Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
Operating and Capital Budgets Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
TEM 1 To Utah State University - Education and General From Income Tax Fund {} (650,000) Schedule of Programs:
ITEM 1 To Utah State University - Education and General From Income Tax Fund (650,000) Schedule of Programs:
Public Service {} (650,000) The Legislature intends to reallocate the ongoing appropriations under this item to Utah State University's Utah Forest Restoration Institute from Utah State University Extension.
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TEM 2 To Utah State University - Special Projects From Income Tax Fund {6,000,000} 2,550,000 Schedule of Programs:
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Utah Forest Restoration Institute {6,000,000} 2,550,000 The Legislature intends that the Utah Forest Restoration Institute at Utah State University use, of the ongoing appropriations under this item:
ITEM 2 To Utah State University - Special Projects From Income Tax Fund 2,550,000 Schedule of Programs:
Utah Forest Restoration Institute 2,550,000 The Legislature intends that the Utah Forest Restoration Institute at Utah State University use, of the ongoing appropriations under this item:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes the Utah Forest Restoration Institute and modifies the Watershed Restoration Initiative to enhance funding and coordination for forest and watershed restoration projects.

  • 79-2-601

    [(6)] → 6) "Utah Forest Restoration Institute" means the institute created in Section 53H-4-317.

    New definition for the Utah Forest Restoration Institute is added.

  • 79-2-602

    [(3)] → 3) The initiative shall: (a) submit a prioritized list of watershed restoration projects to the Utah Forest Restoration Institute in accordance with Section 53H-4-317; and (b) coordinate the long-term monitoring of a watershed restoration project with the Utah Forest Restoration Institute, including: (i) collecting data required by the Utah Forest Restoration Institute; and (ii) providing research and learning opportunities for higher education students and faculty associated with the Utah Forest Restoration Institute.

    Modifications to the objectives of the initiative to include coordination with the new institute.

  • 79-2-602

    [(4)] → 4) To achieve and implement the policies and objectives under Subsections (2) and (3), the initiative shall: (e) submit a request to the Utah Forest Restoration Institute for funding a partnership watershed restoration project;

    The responsibilities of the initiative now explicitly include seeking funding from the new institute.

  • 79-2-605

    The initiative shall prepare and submit to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee, on or before November 1 of each year, an annual report that includes: → The initiative shall prepare and submit an annual report on or before November 1 of each year to: (a) the Utah Forest Restoration Institute;

    The reporting requirements are updated to include the Utah Forest Restoration Institute as a recipient.

  • 53H-4-317 . Utah Forest Restoration Institute. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Institute" means the Utah Forest Restoration Institute created in Subsection (2). (b) "Watershed Restoration Initiative" means the initiative created in Section 79-2-602. (2) There is created the Utah Forest Restoration Institute in connection with Utah State University.

    The Utah Forest Restoration Institute is created as a new entity within the code.

  • The institute shall: (a) conduct research as provided by state and federal laws governing the establishment and maintenance of southwest ecological restoration institutes; (b) study how the state can improve the health of forests, woodland ecosystems, and watersheds; (c) recommend mitigation strategies that reduce the risks and impacts of wildfire; (d) coordinate with the Watershed Restoration Initiative to fund watershed and forest restoration projects in accordance with Subsection (4); and (e) monitor the long-term effectiveness of watershed and forest restoration projects funded by the state.

    Defines the responsibilities of the newly established Utah Forest Restoration Institute.

  • To coordinate the funding of watershed and forest restoration projects with the Watershed Restoration Initiative, the institute shall: (a) review a prioritized list of watershed restoration projects submitted by the Watershed Restoration Initiative; (b) approve funding for watershed restoration projects based on: (i) immediate need for watershed and forest health; (ii) the projected short-term and long-term benefit to watershed and forest health; (iii) available funds; and (iv) recommendations from the Watershed Restoration Initiative; and (c) before May 1 of each year, notify the Watershed Restoration Initiative of the approved watershed restoration projects from the prioritized list described in Subsection (4)(a).

    Establishes protocols for funding decisions related to watershed restoration projects.

  • The Watershed Restoration Initiative may submit an emergency request for funding to the institute in response to a wildfire, flooding event, or other natural disaster.

    Adds provisions for emergency funding requests by the Watershed Restoration Initiative.

  • The institute shall prepare and submit an annual report on or before July 1 of each year to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.

    Establishes new reporting requirements for the Utah Forest Restoration Institute.

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ received from House

  13. House/ to Senate

  14. House/ concurs with Senate amendment

  15. House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar

  16. House/ received from Senate

  17. Senate/ to House with amendments

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

  19. Senate/ substituted

  20. Senate/ uncircled

  21. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0376S01

  22. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0376S01

  23. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0376S01

  24. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0376S01

  25. Senate/ circled

  26. Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

  27. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  28. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

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

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

  31. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  32. Senate/ received from House

  33. House/ to Senate

  34. House/ passed 3rd reading

  35. House/ 3rd reading

  36. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0376

  37. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0376

  38. House/ 2nd reading

  39. House/ comm rpt/ amended [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

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

  41. House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]

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

  43. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  44. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0376

  45. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  46. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0376

  47. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  48. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0376

  49. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0376

  50. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 376?
HB 376 is sponsored by Scott D. Sandall (Republican) and Carl R. Albrecht (Republican).
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