All Roll Calls
Yes: 196 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 932026 General SessionHouse
Goshen Bay Waterfowl Management Area
Sponsored By: Doug Welton (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnvironmentNatural ResourcesDepartment of Natural ResourcesWildlifeFishingHuntingOutdoor Recreation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Advisory input before building at Willard Spur
Beginning May 6, 2026, the Division of Wildlife Resources must form an advisory committee before building any structure in the Willard Spur area. The committee includes airboat users, other small boat users, waterfowl hunters, and other local stakeholders. The division must meet with the committee before construction so these users can give input.
New waterfowl areas with public access
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state creates three waterfowl areas: Willard Spur, Bear River Bay, and Goshen Bay. The Wildlife Board designates the lands, and the Division of Wildlife Resources manages them under MOUs and a plan. The areas protect habitat and water flows for birds and other wildlife. The public gets access for hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife viewing, including airboats and other small boats. Goshen Bay also follows multiple‑use sustained yield rules. The law adds Goshen Bay to the official WMA definition so all WMA rules apply. Boundaries avoid overlapping the Bear River Refuge, Harold Crane WMA, Willard Bay Reservoir, and state mineral leases.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Doug Welton
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Derrin R. Owens
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 63 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 71 • No: 0
House vote • 1/23/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/7/2026House/ to Governor
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
2/25/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
2/25/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/25/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/25/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/24/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/23/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
2/23/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/17/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/12/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/12/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/25/2026
Amended 2/12/2026 10:02:547
2/12/2026
Introduced
12/29/2025