All Roll Calls
Yes: 176 • No: 11
UtahH.B. 4572026 General SessionHouse
County Governance Modifications
Sponsored By: James A. Dunnigan (Republican)
Signed by Governor
CountiesLocal Government BoundariesMunicipalitiesPolitical Subdivisions (Local Issues)AnnexationCounty OfficersForm of Local GovernmentIncorporation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Local leaders can exempt island neighborhoods
In Utah’s second-class counties, local leaders can exempt an unincorporated island or part of one from automatic annexation. They must adopt a resolution by May 1, 2027, describing or mapping each exempt area. In counties with fewer than 600,000 residents, the county legislative body acts. In counties with 600,000 or more residents, a municipal legislative body acts. Property owners do not receive an individual right to opt out.
More flexible maps for local annexations
Beginning May 6, 2026, final local boundary documents for proposed annexations can include separate areas that do not touch. They can provide a map or complete, accurate boundary details. The information must let the county surveyor locate boundaries in a dispute and the county recorder identify tax parcels. These document rules do not themselves annex property or change household tax bills.
Small island neighborhoods join surrounding cities
Beginning July 1, 2027, qualifying unincorporated islands in Utah’s second-class counties automatically become part of the surrounding city or town. Each area must be 55 acres or smaller and completely surrounded by one municipality. It must receive municipal sewer or drinking water, lack public infrastructure, or have infrastructure meeting municipal codes and standards. Annexation remains subject to the law’s effective-date rules and local exemptions. By May 1, 2027, counties must mail each property owner notice and post it on the Utah Public Notice Website. Counties must consult the receiving municipality; notices must describe and map the area, state the annexation date, and explain services and contacts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James A. Dunnigan
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ronald M. Winterton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 1
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 61 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 62 • No: 2
House vote • 2/27/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 2
House vote • 2/24/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026House/ 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
3/11/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/11/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/11/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
3/4/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/3/2026Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
3/3/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #5
3/3/2026
Substitute #4
2/27/2026
Substitute #3
2/26/2026
Substitute #1
2/23/2026
Substitute #2
2/23/2026
Introduced
2/2/2026