All Roll Calls
Yes: 111 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 3522026 General SessionHouse
Higher Education Alignment
Sponsored By: Karen M. Peterson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationHigher EducationTechnical CollegesUtah Board of Higher EducationColleges and Universities
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer transfers for Utah college students
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s higher education board must coordinate programs and services among colleges organized into regions. Programs must guarantee transfer credits through matching courses for general education, majors, and minors, making transfers more predictable. Colleges must offer connected programs that build on prior learning. The coordination must include integrated admissions, enrollment, and student services, plus opportunities to share administrative services. These requirements aim to reduce lost credits but provide no direct student payment or guaranteed dollar savings.
Utah colleges must coordinate across regions
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s higher education board must group covered public colleges into geographic regions. Each region must include at least one degree-granting institution and one technical college. The board must report to the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee by August 2026. It must define each institution’s mission, program levels, broad fields of study, and special features. Subject to the board’s determination, career and technical education must be part of each institution’s primary role, except the University of Utah. The board must identify ways to share programs and degree specialties across regions, including research opportunities for research institutions. It must consult faculty, staff, and students during planning and implementation. The law provides no new funding.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Evan J. Vickers
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 29 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ 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/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/26/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/25/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ floor amendment
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/10/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Amended 2/10/2026 15:02:308
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/23/2026