All Roll Calls
Yes: 178 • No: 1
UtahH.B. 4122026 General SessionHouse
Energy Development Planning Amendments
Sponsored By: Doug Owens (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
EnergyNatural ResourcesClean EnergyWildlifePublic Utilities and Technology
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New wildlife reviews for large renewable plants
Beginning May 6, 2026, owners or operators seeking local permits for Utah solar or wind plants must consult state wildlife officials. This applies to plants with a rated generating capacity above 10 megawatts. Applicants must submit the project location, layout, timeline, and any wildlife surveys conducted, then meet with wildlife officials. The Division of Wildlife Resources must provide written recommendations within 30 days after receiving a complete consultation request. Those recommendations address avoiding, reducing, or offsetting harm to wildlife and habitat. Permit applications must include proof of consultation and describe measures applicants will take to address the recommendations. Local officials must consider the recommendations, but applicants are not required to follow them. The division cannot approve or deny permits; local officials keep that authority. The division must also adopt rules for consultation procedures and standards. The law provides no new funding.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Owens
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Derrin R. Owens
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 64 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 23 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/19/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026House/ to Governor
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/16/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft 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
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 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/ 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
2/26/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #1
3/4/2026
Introduced
1/28/2026