All Roll Calls
Yes: 111 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 3522026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Higher Education Alignment
Sponsored By: Karen M. Peterson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationHigher EducationTechnical CollegesUtah Board of Higher EducationColleges and Universities
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Credits transfer more easily statewide
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah colleges must set clear transfer paths so specific courses and credits count across schools. Programs must be stackable and build on prior learning. Admissions, enrollment, and student services are integrated to make moving between schools smoother. Schools also look for shared administrative services to support this work.
Clear roles for Utah colleges
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Board of Higher Education sets each public college’s main role and the general programs it offers. The law lists research universities, regional universities, community colleges, and technical colleges. The Board also defines the level of programs, the broad fields in each school’s mission, and special traits like land‑grant status. These rules do not replace roles the Legislature already set.
Colleges grouped into regional networks
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Board organizes colleges into regions with at least one degree‑granting school and one technical college in each region. The Board must report the regional plan by August 2026. It also helps colleges work together across and within regions to align programs, share services, and improve quality and efficiency. The Board must consult faculty, staff, and students while planning and carrying out these changes.
More career training at colleges
Beginning May 6, 2026, most Utah public colleges must include career and technical education in their main role. The University of Utah is exempt. The Board decides how much career and technical education each school provides.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 29 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ 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/ 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
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/25/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/10/2026 15:02:308
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/23/2026
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