All Roll Calls
Yes: 127 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 5122026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Land Surveyors Licensing Amendments
Sponsored By: Stephanie Gricius (Republican)
Signed by Governor
BusinessLabor and EmploymentOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
New standard coordinates for Utah surveys
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah adopts the National Geodetic Survey Utah Plane Coordinate System, including the 2022 State Plane system; 1927 and 1983 references stay valid. Zones come from NGS. Coordinates use x/y in the system’s official units and must match NGS values. Boundary points rely on monumented control stations that meet FGCC standards; after June 30, 2026, NGS‑published stations may link surveys to land descriptions. Maps and surveys must name the coordinate system and units; “modified” systems must say so and show the adjustment factor. Values must reference the current NSRS and include metadata for the system and bearing; other datums are allowed only if fully documented. If a tract crosses zones, you may use either zone but must name it.
Coordinates valid, but not for deeds alone
Beginning May 6, 2026, a survey or corner described with the Utah Plane Coordinate System is legally valid. These coordinates add to monuments and recorded land lines; they do not replace them. For sales or title transfers, you cannot describe property by coordinates alone. If coordinates conflict with a U.S. Public Land Survey description, the PLSS description controls.
New rules for engineer and surveyor licenses
Beginning May 6, 2026, applicants for engineer or land surveyor licenses must use the division’s form and pay a set fee. For land surveyors, you can qualify by: associate + 6 years’ experience; bachelor’s + 4 years; high school + 10 years; or holding a U.S. license with at least three years of practice. For licensure by endorsement, you must hold a current license in good standing, pass an approved exam, and show full‑time principal work for five of the last seven years. The division sets details by rule under the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Old coordinate law section repealed
On May 6, 2026, the law repeals Utah Code 57-10-11. This removes that section from state law; the practical effects are mainly administrative.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stephanie Gricius
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 66 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 8 • 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
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled 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
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
2/27/2026SenateSenate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
2/27/2026Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/27/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/23/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ amended/ placed on Consent Cal
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/19/2026 13:02:242
2/19/2026
Introduced
2/9/2026
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