All Roll Calls
Yes: 178 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 5352026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Disposition of Public Property Modifications
Sponsored By: R. Neil Walter (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesCommunity Reinvestment AgenciesConveyancesEducationK-12 EducationMunicipalitiesLimited Purpose Local Government EntitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)Special Service DistrictsIndependent EntitiesReal PropertySchool Districts
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 5 mixed.
Project funds can pay your tax liens
Beginning May 7, 2025, project‑area participation agreements must let the agency use money otherwise due to a participant to pay that participant’s delinquent property or privilege taxes or to resolve a political‑subdivision lien. Older agreements must be amended as soon as reasonably practical. This helps clear tax debts directly.
One online voucher form for renters
Effective May 6, 2026, in any first‑ or second‑class county with two or more housing authorities, there is one online Housing Choice Voucher application. The site links to each local authority. This makes it easier for low‑income renters to apply.
Notice when governments buy land outside
Beginning May 6, 2026, if a city or county plans to buy land outside its area in a first‑ or second‑class county and the use conflicts with local plans or zoning, it must send written notice to the local governments and affected entities. The notice identifies the property and is a protected record. This improves advance notice to neighbors and service providers.
Cities can aid nonprofits, with hearings
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities may provide services or waive fees for nonprofits even if the city gets nothing in return. Before appropriating funds for these corporate purposes, the city must give 14 days’ Class A notice, publish a benefit study at least 14 days before the hearing, and hold a public hearing. Final decisions can be appealed to district court within 30 days.
Special districts: new powers and limits
Beginning May 6, 2026, a special district may support nonprofits with money, services, or fee waivers if its board finds adequate consideration. Districts may generate incidental electricity and sell it to a utility or city, but not at retail; revenue may pay bonds or other lawful costs. Each district must register as a limited‑purpose entity, and the state auditor can enforce. Districts may not make or enforce knife rules unless the Legislature authorizes it.
Limit on street width, appeal panel
Beginning May 6, 2026, a county cannot require more than 32 feet of pavement on residential roads, with listed safety and design exceptions. If a city requires pavement over 32 feet, a land use applicant may ask the county to assemble a three‑engineer panel to decide the technical issue. The applicant pays half the panel’s cost and the county appeal fee. The panel’s decision is final, with a 30‑day window to seek court review.
New rules for surplus school land
Beginning May 6, 2026, after a school district declares land surplus and gives notice, an eligible buyer has 90 days to pass an intent‑to‑purchase resolution and 90 more days to submit an earnest money offer, or it loses the right to buy. A district may use sale proceeds only to pay bond debt or for capital facilities; any remaining money goes to the capital facilities fund.
Stronger rules for selling public land
Beginning May 6, 2026, cities, counties, special districts, agencies, and most housing authorities must follow one state process to sell or lease public land. For a "significant" parcel, they give at least 14 days' notice and allow public comment, and counties may ask buyers to prove the offer and ability to pay. Counties may accept non‑cash or future benefits if the adjusted present value is at least fair market value. If a county sells surplus land it got by exaction and has owned less than 15 years, it must first offer it back to the original owner, who has 90 days to accept. Two older misdemeanor penalties tied to these laws are repealed.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
R. Neil Walter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Daniel McCay
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 61 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 68 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/17/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/11/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ floor amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Amended 3/6/2026 23:03:158
3/6/2026
Substitute #4
3/3/2026
Substitute #3
2/27/2026
Substitute #2
2/25/2026
Substitute #1
2/12/2026
Introduced
2/10/2026
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