All Roll Calls
Yes: 190 • No: 14
UtahH.B. 4012026 General SessionHouse
Geothermal Study Amendments
Sponsored By: Christine F. Watkins (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Higher EducationEnergyClean EnergyPublic Utilities and TechnologyOffice of Energy Development
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State energy project assessment rules end 2028
On January 1, 2028, the law repeals the state's Energy Project Assessment rules. Energy companies and regulators no longer follow that Part for project reviews. This may change how projects are reviewed and timed. The law does not set up a replacement process.
Utah State University geothermal impact study
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah State University must study the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy in Utah. The study must cover subsurface conditions, development methods, and impacts near coal power plant sites. USU must finish by October 31, 2027, and report to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee by its November meeting. This study requirement ends July 1, 2028.
Free state park entry for veterans ends
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law ends the pilot for free state park admission for veterans. Veterans who used this pilot now pay the normal park entrance fees. The law does not create a replacement discount or waiver.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Christine F. Watkins
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David P. Hinkins
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 66 • No: 4
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House/ floor amendment
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 61 • No: 10
House vote • 2/3/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ 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
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ 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/ substituted
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
2/25/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
3/5/2026
Amended 2/12/2026 12:02:307
2/12/2026
Introduced
1/27/2026