UtahH.B. 5092026 General SessionHouse

Wetlands Study Amendments

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Utah studies wetlands and posts permits

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Department of Natural Resources must post wetlands land use permits collected by the Utah Geological Survey online. The department must also study wetlands in first- and second-class counties. The study covers wetland changes, including possible changes in classification under federal law. It examines effects on outdoor recreation, including duck and other game bird hunting, and water quality in nearby rivers and lakes. It must recommend legislative and agency action. The department must send findings and recommendations to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee. A progress report is due before November 30, 2026; the completed study and final report are due before October 30, 2027. The law provides no new funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Doug Owens
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Michael K. McKell
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 19

House vote • 3/5/2026

House/ concurs with Senate amendment

Yes: 57 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Senate/ substituted

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 4 • No: 1

House vote • 2/24/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 58 • No: 10

House vote • 2/17/2026

House Comm - Substitute Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation