University of Utah Research Park Act
Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]
In Committee
Summary
Confirms the legal status of land held for the University of Utah Research Park. This bill would validate approximately 593.5 acres in Salt Lake City as held for a University research park under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. It would also confirm that related university uses that fit a research park, including development of student housing and a transit hub, count as valid public purposes. All confirmations are subject to the terms of the December 10, 1970 Department of the Interior letter and any later approvals.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Confirms University research park land
If enacted, the bill would confirm that about 593.54 acres conveyed to the University of Utah (patent no. 43-99-0012, dated October 18, 1968) may be used for a University research park. The described land is tracts D (excluding parcels 1–5), G, and J in T.1 S., R.1 E., Salt Lake Meridian. The bill would also confirm that related university uses consistent with a research park — including student housing and a transit hub — qualify as valid public purposes. These confirmations would be subject to the terms and conditions in the Secretary of the Interior’s December 10, 1970 letter and any plan modifications the Department of the Interior approved before enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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