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Yes: 115 • No: 16
UtahH.B. 4312026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Wildlife Crossing Amendments
Sponsored By: Scott H. Chew (Republican)
Signed by Governor
LivestockAnimalsNatural ResourcesWildlifeMotor VehiclesTransportationDepartment of TransportationTransportation CommissionVehicle RegistrationAgriculture & FoodFishingHuntingTransportation FundingTransportation Investment Fund of 2005
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New fund for wildlife road safety
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state creates the Wildlife Crossing Account in the transportation fund. It gets money from certain sales and use tax deposits, legislative appropriations, voluntary donations at wildlife permits and vehicle registration, and private gifts. The account keeps the interest it earns. The department can fund overpasses, underpasses, fencing, escape ramps, mapping, and other wildlife and habitat projects. The department consults the Division of Wildlife Resources and others, and the commission sets project priorities. The executive director can carry funds over years for bigger projects. At least 10% of the account goes to livestock‑related safety projects.
Optional donations at registration and permits
Beginning July 1, 2026, you can add a voluntary donation for wildlife crossings when you register or renew a vehicle. If you apply for covered wildlife permits, you can also choose to donate. These donations are optional and are not fees. The agency keeps actual collection costs and sends the rest to the Wildlife Crossing Account. You pay only if you choose to give, and your fees and eligibility do not change.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott H. Chew
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Tiara Auxier
Republican • House
Jefferson S. Burton
Republican • House
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Derrin R. Owens
Republican • Senate
David Shallenberger
Republican • House
Rex P. Shipp
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 1
House vote • 3/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Held
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed
Yes: 3 • No: 3
House vote • 2/19/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 61 • No: 5
House vote • 2/11/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 4
House vote • 2/11/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/10/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/10/2026Draft 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
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/4/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/4/2026Senate Comm - Held
3/2/2026Senate Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed
2/26/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/24/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/19/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Substitute #2
3/4/2026
Amended 2/12/2026 10:02:409
2/12/2026
Substitute #1
2/6/2026
Introduced
1/30/2026
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