All Roll Calls
Yes: 79 • No: 24
UtahH.B. 5462026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Public Lands Duty of Care Amendments
Sponsored By: Ken Ivory (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Natural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesPublic LandsFederalismRevenue and Taxation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger protections for ranchers' grazing rights
If you own or run a grazing allotment, the law protects your animal unit months (AUMs). Active AUMs must match the maximum sustainable number unless on‑the‑ground science shows a temporary cut. Suspended AUMs must be justified by science and returned when conditions improve, with preference for domestic grazing. Extra forage above what was allowed on January 1, 2005 can be shared with wildlife after review by a governor‑appointed, balanced livestock‑wildlife committee. Your allotment also counts as a valid existing right in federal withdrawal decisions if you meet state law requirements. Effective May 6, 2026.
State asserts control over lands and water
The state presumes legal control over subjects within Utah unless the U.S. Constitution clearly gives that power to the federal government. State agencies also presume federally controlled lands are under state police powers unless the federal government proves a constitutional basis or a past state cession of jurisdiction. Land plans should follow multiple‑use and sustained‑yield, not manage nonwilderness lands as wilderness outside the formal process. Decisions must prioritize school and institutional trust land purposes and protect access, roads, and local revenue. All waters of the state belong to the state and must be allocated through the state appropriation system, including any federal water requests. Effective May 6, 2026.
Mapping large landscapes and forest hazards
The law defines “landscape‑scale lands” as one or more connected tracts of at least 250,000 acres under common title, lease, or unified management in Utah. The state office must digitally map these lands by January 1, 2028 with layers for access, public nuisance areas, priority mineral lands, and high‑value mineral areas. The office coordinates with public and private partners and files an annual report by October 1 each year. The Division can identify landscape public nuisance areas on forested lands using factors like tree density, pests, fuel loads, slope, watershed water, weather, climate, and other relevant data. Section 63L‑11‑101 is repealed on May 6, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Keven J. Stratton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 17 • No: 7
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 51 • No: 15
House vote • 2/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 2
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/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
3/2/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/27/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/27/2026 09:02:256
2/27/2026
Introduced
2/11/2026
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