All Roll Calls
Yes: 94 • No: 9
UtahS.B. 362026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Transportation Commission Amendments
Sponsored By: Wayne A. Harper (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Legislative OperationsLegislative Committees and Task ForcesLegislative OrganizationTransportationDepartment of TransportationTransportation Commission
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
New rules for Transportation Commission seats
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Transportation Commission has seven nonpartisan Utah residents, appointed by the governor with Senate consent. Four are chosen from the department’s four regions and three are at‑large, with at least one at‑large member from a rural county. Terms are generally six years starting April 1 of odd years, but anyone appointed after May 6, 2026 serves four years. Members serve part‑time, take the constitutional oath, and may receive per diem and travel reimbursements, but no salary or benefits. For budget law 63J‑1‑504, the Commission is not considered an agency.
Commission takes on more oversight duties
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Commission sets priorities and funding for state transportation projects and new public transit facilities. It can add or remove state highways, review executive orders, approve condemnation settlements, and adopt policies and rules. It reviews transit plans each year, oversees public transit innovation grants, and approves Utah Broadband Center grants. Each year it reports new capacity projects, funding gaps, and unfunded highway needs to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee, which then recommends funding levels and revenue sources. The Commission also reviews highway facility plans on sovereign lakebed lands and receives annual airport improvement recommendations from operator or pilot groups.
Study to streamline human services transit
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Department and a large transit district must study rides that serve seniors, people with disabilities, nonemergency medical trips, and youth (not school buses). They must look at ways to combine and improve these services. A report with final recommendations is due to the Transportation Interim Committee by November 1, 2026.
Clear rules for master plans and transit
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law defines a “circulator alley” as a public, paved passage at least 20 feet wide inside a city‑designated master planned community. A “master planned community” is one city‑designated development over 500 acres under a single development agreement. The law also clarifies that fixed guideway capital projects include double‑tracking commuter rail and Point of the Mountain transit projects.
Study advanced air mobility, no new money
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Department must study advanced air mobility. Topics include vertiport sites near rail stations and parking, community engagement and rules, airspace and traffic management, and a testing sandbox. For these study items, the Department may use only existing funds. It cannot seek new state appropriations for those parts of the study.
Salt Lake road changes need a plan
Beginning May 6, 2026, Salt Lake City cannot start highway reduction projects in a set study area unless they are in a Department‑approved mobility plan. The study area is west of Foothill Drive, north of 2100 South, east of I‑15, and south of 600 North. Projects advertised by February 25, 2025, or programmed by the Department by July 1, 2024, may proceed or get an expedited review. A plan must study alternate routes, trip times, air quality, safety, and include mitigation and broad public input, including businesses and the chamber of commerce. The Department must approve or reject a complete plan within two months. These rules run until July 1, 2029. The prior Salt Lake highway-reduction subsection is repealed effective July 1, 2029.
Some transport programs and funds end
Beginning January 1, 2027, several Transportation Commission study mandates end. On July 1, 2027, the Spaceport Exploration Committee is repealed. On July 1, 2028, the Transportation Infrastructure General Fund Support Subfund is repealed. On January 2, 2030, the Utah State Scenic Byway Program is repealed.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne A. Harper
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Kay J. Christofferson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 59 • No: 9
House vote • 1/28/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/24/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/24/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
1/29/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
1/29/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
1/28/2026House/ to standing committee
1/27/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/21/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
1/21/2026HouseSenate/ to House
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
1/20/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
1/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/24/2026
Substitute #1
1/19/2026
Introduced
12/19/2025
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