Utah 2019 General Session Status: Enacted

S.B. 259 — S.B. 259 Railroad Right-of-way Amendments

Last action — Governor Signed

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  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 March 05, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

S.B. 259 allows more flexibility for railroads to use their land for things like trails or renewable energy projects. This change aims to help communities benefit from unused railroad land while still keeping it available for rail use.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. to Governor

  3. received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. 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. signed by President/sent for enrolling

  9. received from House

  10. to Senate

  11. signed by Speaker/returned to Senate

  12. received from Senate

  13. to House

  14. concurs with House amendment

  15. placed on Concurrence Calendar

  16. received from House

  17. to Senate

  18. passed 3rd reading

  19. floor amendment # 1

  20. substituted from # 1 to # 2

  21. 3rd reading

  22. 2nd reading

  23. Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar

  24. fiscal note sent to sponsor

  25. to Printing with fiscal note

  26. 1st reading (Introduced)

  27. received from Senate

  28. to House

  29. passed 2nd & 3rd readings/suspension

  30. substituted from # 0 to # 1

  31. uncircled

  32. received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  33. circled

  34. 2nd & 3rd readings/suspension

  35. placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  36. committee report favorable

  37. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

  38. to Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee

  39. 1st reading (Introduced)

  40. received bill from Legislative Research

  41. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  42. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

Sponsors

  • Daniel Hemmert · Primary
  • Carl R. Albrecht · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Hemmert, Daniel

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Albrecht, Carl R.

Not signed on (102)

102 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

passed 3rd reading

Passed 72 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25002
Unaffiliated 39001
Democrat 8000
Total 72003
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Andersen, K. — Yea
Arent, P. — Yea
Coleman, K. — Yea
Daw, B. — Yea
Duckworth, S. — Yea
Hutchings, E. — Yea
Knotwell, J. — Yea
Owens, D. — Yea
Perry, L. — Yea
Peterson, V. — Yea
Potter, V. — Yea
Poulson, M. — Yea
Quinn, T. — Yea
Shurtliff, L. — Yea
Strong M.A. — Yea
Wilde, L. — Yea
Briscoe, J. — Yea
Ferry, J. — Yea
Gibson, F. — Yea
Handy, S. — Yea
Harrison, S. — Yea
Hawkes, T. — Yea
Judkins, M. — Yea
King, Brian S. — Yea
Last, B. — Yea
Lyman, P. — Yea
Miles, K. — Yea
Nelson, M. — Yea
Pulsipher, S. — Yea
Ray, P. — Yea
Robertson, A. — Yea
Sagers, D. — Yea
Seegmiller, T. — Not Voting
Snow, V. L. — Yea
Spendlove, R. — Yea
Stenquist, J. — Yea
Waldrip, S. — Yea
Weight, E. — Yea
Wheatley, M. — Yea
Winder, M. — Yea
Andrew Stoddard Democrat Yea
Angela Romero Democrat Yea
Carol S. Moss Democrat Yea
Carol S. Moss Democrat Yea
Jennifer Dailey-Provost Democrat Yea
Karen Kwan Democrat Yea
Sandra Hollins Democrat Yea
Stephanie Pitcher Democrat Yea
A. Cory Maloy Republican Yea
Brady Brammer Republican Not Voting
Calvin R. Musselman Republican Yea
Calvin Roberts Republican Not Voting
Carl R. Albrecht Republican Yea
Casey Snider Republican Yea
Cheryl K. Acton Republican Yea
Chris H. Wilson Republican Yea
Christine F. Watkins Republican Yea
James A. Dunnigan Republican Yea
John D. Johnson Republican Yea
Jon Hawkins Republican Yea
Karianne Lisonbee Republican Yea
Katy Hall Republican Yea
Kay J. Christofferson Republican Yea
Ken Ivory Republican Yea
Keven J. Stratton Republican Yea
Melissa G. Ballard Republican Yea
Michael K. McKell Republican Yea
Mike Schultz Republican Yea
Norman K Thurston Republican Yea
Raymond P. Ward Republican Yea
Rex P. Shipp Republican Yea
Scott H. Chew Republican Yea
Steve Eliason Republican Yea
Stewart E. Barlow Republican Yea
Walt Brooks Republican Yea

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concurs with House amendment

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Unaffiliated 11001
Democrat 2000
Total 28001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Christensen, A. — Yea
Hemmert, D. — Yea
Henderson, D. — Yea
Hillyard, L. — Yea
Anderegg, J. — Yea
Bramble, C. — Yea
Buxton, D. G. — Yea
Davis, G. — Yea
Iwamoto, J. — Yea
Kitchen, D. — Yea
Mayne, K. — Yea
Thatcher, D. — Not Voting
Kathleen A. Riebe Democrat Yea
Luz Escamilla Democrat Yea
Ann Millner Republican Yea
Clinton Okerlund Republican Yea
Daniel McCay Republican Yea
David P. Hinkins Republican Yea
Don L. Ipson Republican Yea
Evan J. Vickers Republican Yea
J. Stuart Adams Republican Yea
Jerry W Stevenson Republican Yea
Keith Grover Republican Yea
Kirk A. Cullimore Republican Yea
Lincoln Fillmore Republican Yea
Ronald M. Winterton Republican Yea
Scott D. Sandall Republican Yea
Todd Weiler Republican Yea
Wayne A. Harper Republican Yea

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passed 2nd & 3rd readings/suspension

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Unaffiliated 12000
Democrat 2000
Total 29000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Christensen, A. — Yea
Hemmert, D. — Yea
Henderson, D. — Yea
Hillyard, L. — Yea
Anderegg, J. — Yea
Bramble, C. — Yea
Buxton, D. G. — Yea
Davis, G. — Yea
Iwamoto, J. — Yea
Kitchen, D. — Yea
Mayne, K. — Yea
Thatcher, D. — Yea
Kathleen A. Riebe Democrat Yea
Luz Escamilla Democrat Yea
Ann Millner Republican Yea
Clinton Okerlund Republican Yea
Daniel McCay Republican Yea
David P. Hinkins Republican Yea
Don L. Ipson Republican Yea
Evan J. Vickers Republican Yea
J. Stuart Adams Republican Yea
Jerry W Stevenson Republican Yea
Keith Grover Republican Yea
Kirk A. Cullimore Republican Yea
Lincoln Fillmore Republican Yea
Ronald M. Winterton Republican Yea
Scott D. Sandall Republican Yea
Todd Weiler Republican Yea
Wayne A. Harper Republican Yea

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Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Passed 6 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3001
Democrat 1000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 6002
% of votes cast 75%0%0%25%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Anderegg, J. — Yea
Buxton, D. G. — Not Voting
Mayne, K. — Yea
Kathleen A. Riebe Democrat Yea
Don L. Ipson Republican Yea
J. Stuart Adams Republican Not Voting
Ronald M. Winterton Republican Yea
Wayne A. Harper Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S.B. 259 do?
S.B. 259 allows more flexibility for railroads to use their land for things like trails or renewable energy projects. This change aims to help communities benefit from unused railroad land while still keeping it available for rail use.
Who sponsors S.B. 259?
S.B. 259 is sponsored by Hemmert, Daniel and Albrecht, Carl R..
What is the current status of S.B. 259?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 05, 2019. Enacted.
Where can I track S.B. 259?
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