All Roll Calls
Yes: 192 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 3762026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Land Management Funding Amendments
Sponsored By: Carl R. Albrecht (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationHigher EducationForestry and FireNatural ResourcesPublic LandsWater QualityWater
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New institute guides forest restoration
The law creates the Utah Forest Restoration Institute at Utah State University beginning May 6, 2026. It studies forest and watershed health and wildfire risk. It reviews a prioritized project list from the Watershed Restoration Initiative and approves funding based on need, benefits, funds available, and recommendations. It must tell the Initiative which projects are approved before May 1 each year. For wildfires, floods, or other disasters, the Initiative can request emergency funds. The institute must review within 72 hours, decide within 96 hours, and send approved money quickly. The institute must file a yearly report by July 1 with funded programs, results, and a full financial statement.
Watershed Initiative project and reporting rules
Starting May 6, 2026, the Watershed Restoration Initiative must send the institute a prioritized list of projects. It must collect data the institute needs and help with long-term monitoring. It must also provide research and learning chances for students and faculty. Each year by November 1, the Initiative reports to the institute and key legislative committees. The report lists total resources by source, past funding, money received from the institute for partnership projects, state funds used to bring in non-state money, total administrative costs (by partner), and performance metrics.
FY2027 funding for restoration projects
For the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2026, the law gives $2,550,000 to USU for the Utah Forest Restoration Institute. Up to $800,000 may be used for operations and staffing. At least $1,750,000 must fund and study watershed restoration projects. The law also reduces $650,000 from USU Education and General (Public Service) and shifts it from USU Extension to the institute.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Scott D. Sandall
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 70 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 68 • No: 1
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 12 • 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/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/19/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/18/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
3/3/2026
Amended 2/3/2026 10:02:756
2/3/2026
Introduced
1/26/2026
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