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Yes: 172 • No: 2
UtahS.B. 212026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Geothermal Amendments
Sponsored By: Michael K. McKell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Trust LandsEnergyNatural ResourcesPublic LandsWater RightsState EngineerWater
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
State push to develop geothermal power
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state promotes finding and using geothermal resources for electricity. It authorizes cooperative production, injection, and pressure maintenance to get the most resource recovery. The law also aims to prevent waste, protect each owner’s fair share, and safeguard the environment and public welfare.
Trust can lease and partner on geothermal
Beginning May 6, 2026, the trust may lease geothermal, coal, and mineral resources on a rent-and-royalty basis. With board approval, it may enter joint ventures, farmouts, exploration, operating, and other business deals. These special agreements are not subject to some usual statutory limits that apply to other disposals. The mineral estate still cannot be sold unless another law allows it.
State keeps geothermal under trust lands
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state reserves all geothermal resources under school and institutional trust lands. Certificates of sale and land patents must show this reservation. Buyers of these lands get no right or title to the geothermal resource. The state and its partners may enter and use as much surface as is reasonably needed to explore or develop those resources.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Carl R. Albrecht
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 24 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 1
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 2/25/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 2 • No: 1
House vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended
2/26/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/25/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #4
3/2/2026
Amended 2/26/2026 11:02:89
2/26/2026
Substitute #3
2/25/2026
Amended 2/23/2026 15:02:235
2/23/2026
Substitute #2
2/4/2026
Substitute #1
2/3/2026
Introduced
12/4/2025
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