All Roll Calls
Yes: 131 • No: 4
UtahS.B. 1322026 General SessionSenate
Spaceport Amendments
Sponsored By: Jerry W Stevenson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Open and Public MeetingsLegislative OperationsLegislative Committees and Task ForcesGovernment Operations (State Issues)AeronauticsTransportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Utah spaceport studies now include reentry
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Spaceport Exploration Committee includes reentry operations—returning from space—in its spaceport planning. The committee must study possible activities, market demand, economic effects, costs, and potential sites, including environmental and regulatory issues. It must coordinate with the Utah National Guard and Utah Test and Training Range while assessing protection of defense missions. It can authorize consultant contracts, form advisory groups, and add up to three non-voting members by majority vote. Findings and legislative recommendations are due to the Economic Development and Workforce Services and Transportation interim committees by November 30, 2026. The planning provisions expire July 1, 2027. The law provides no new funding and does not approve construction of a spaceport.
Utah spaceport talks can protect trade secrets
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Spaceport Exploration Committee can close meetings or meeting portions to discuss trade secrets with industry experts. This applies to information designated as a trade secret under Utah law, during procurement discussions or related committee business. It protects private business information but limits public access to those discussions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jerry W Stevenson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Val L. Peterson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/19/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 68 • No: 1
House vote • 2/19/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/5/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 23 • No: 2
Senate vote • 1/23/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/17/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/5/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/5/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/23/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
2/23/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/19/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
2/19/2026HouseHouse/ circled
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/18/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/12/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/12/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/11/2026House/ to standing committee
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/9/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/6/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/6/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Introduced
1/13/2026