All Roll Calls
Yes: 107 • No: 8
UtahH.B. 3232026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Solar Panel Disposal Amendments
Sponsored By: Colin W. Jack (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public Funds and AccountsEnvironmentDepartment of Environmental QualityWasteCivil Procedure
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Temporary assessments on large renewable owners
From January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, each renewable energy parent entity with operational facilities in the state pays an annual Energy Project Assessment before March 1. Tiers: 500+ MW $200,000; 200–499 MW $175,000; 100–199 MW $125,000; 50–99 MW $50,000; 20–49 MW $25,000. From January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, parent entities also pay a smaller annual Recycling Study Assessment for wind or solar facilities, with tiers from $2,500 to $20,000. Entities must file an electronic, sworn capacity report by March 1 each year; the Tax Commission collects the payments. Energy Project revenue goes to the Species Protection Account; Recycling Study revenue goes to the Solar Panel Waste Restricted Account. Part 14’s assessment authority remains in law through December 31, 2028.
Solar panel recycling study and fund
The law creates a Solar Panel Waste Restricted Account to fund recycling, safe disposal, testing, and study costs, subject to appropriation. Money can come from fees, fines, appropriations, donations, and interest. The division must study recycling methods, hazardous-waste reduction, material recovery, and funding and registration options. A progress report is due by November 30, 2026, and a full report by July 1, 2027.
Testing and disposal rules for solar panels
Beginning July 1, 2028, the division can require hazardous-waste testing for panels that are damaged beyond salvage or going to a landfill. If a panel tests hazardous, the owner must follow state disposal rules set by the board. Landfills cannot accept solar panel waste unless they register as a solar panel waste site or the waste is shown not hazardous. The board sets testing, identification, and disposal rules, and the division runs and enforces the program. Violations can be fined up to $10,000 per day.
Stronger solar sales disclosures for homeowners
Solar retailers must tell you that the state may require you to pay for hazardous testing before disposal and to follow disposal law. The notice must warn that not following the rules can bring civil fines up to $10,000 per day. If the retailer will not get your utility interconnection approval, the disclosure must say so and explain what you must do to connect.
Small solar systems pay 2026–27 fee
Beginning January 1, 2026, small-scale solar entities must pay a per-system fee on systems installed on or after that date. Systems 2 MW or less pay $10; systems over 2 MW and under 20 MW pay $500. The division may collect it once in 2026 and once in 2027. Money goes to the Solar Panel Waste Restricted Account.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Colin W. Jack
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Scott D. Sandall
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 24 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 3
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 63 • No: 2
House vote • 2/25/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/25/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/25/2026 15:02:403
2/25/2026
Substitute #2
2/19/2026
Substitute #1
2/11/2026
Introduced
1/22/2026
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