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Yes: 198 • No: 22
UtahH.B. 762026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Data Center Water Transparency Amendments
Sponsored By: Jill Koford (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesEnvironmentLand UseNatural ResourcesWater QualityMunicipalitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)WaterWater Conservation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Which data centers are covered
The law defines a “large data center” as one that uses 75 acre-feet of water a year or more and has at least 10,000 square feet of buildings. A “new” large data center is one that begins operations on or after July 1, 2026. These centers in Utah must follow the new notice, reporting, and disclosure rules.
Safe harbor for home rain capture
You can capture or store rain on land you own or lease without state enforcement for unauthorized diversion. You must follow local laws, not interfere with existing water rights, and design the system to slow or hold stormwater or protect watersheds. The water must be meant to soak in or be released, not used for other purposes.
Early water checks for new data centers
Before a city or county approves a land-use application for a new large data center, it must notify the Division of Water Rights, the Division of Water Quality, and the local water provider. For construction starting on or after July 1, 2026, the operator must, 90 to 360 days before construction, notify the water provider and report to the Division of Water Rights. The report must list the city or county, estimated annual withdrawals, any discharge treatment, any discharge temperature changes, and plans for reuse or replacement.
Tougher water law enforcement and deadlines
If a required report is missing or incomplete, the Division of Water Rights notifies the operator and may fine up to $100 per day until it is complete. The state engineer can start enforcement if a person fails to file required water reports and can sue in court to enforce a final order. Initial orders are not governed by the Utah Administrative Procedures Act, but rules must provide enforcement steps, a hearing on request, and timely final orders. No third party may intervene in these enforcement actions. A petition to review a final order must be filed within 20 days from when the order is served.
Data centers: annual reports and public data
Beginning July 1, 2026, each new large data center must file an annual report to the Division of Water Rights by July 1 for the prior year. The report must describe water‑saving steps, actual withdrawals, and actions to prevent polluted water. The Division must post each facility’s annual withdrawal data by September 1 and also post anonymized county trends. The Division must share non‑proprietary report data with the Division of Water Quality and the local water provider. Some specific items can be kept confidential as protected records if the operator follows the state process.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John Arthur
Democratic • House
Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Democratic • House
James A. Dunnigan
Republican • House
Joseph Elison
Republican • House
Jake Fitisemanu
Democratic • House
Sahara Hayes
Democratic • House
Jason B. Kyle
Republican • House
Trevor Lee
Republican • House
Clinton Okerlund
Republican • House
Stephanie Pitcher
Democratic • Senate
Scott D. Sandall
Republican • Senate
David Shallenberger
Republican • House
Jason E. Thompson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ failed
Yes: 13 • No: 15
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 19 • No: 5
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 62 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
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 • 1/29/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 72 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 1/22/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/23/2026House/ 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
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ motion to reconsider
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ failed
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #3
3/2/2026
Substitute #2
2/11/2026
Amended 1/23/2026 11:01:94
1/23/2026
Substitute #1
1/22/2026
Introduced
12/23/2025
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