All Roll Calls
Yes: 109 • No: 26
UtahS.B. 2342026 General SessionSenate
Rulemaking Amendments
Sponsored By: Brady Brammer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Air QualityEnvironmentHazardous MaterialsWasteWater QualityHealth and Human ServicesLegislative OperationsLegislative Committees and Task ForcesLegislative OrganizationAdministrative RulemakingAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresDrinking WaterEnvironmental Response and RemediationPublic HealthWater
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Clear rule records and $2M impact test
Beginning May 6, 2026, agencies must keep an administrative record for each rule. It includes the proposed rule and any changes, the rule analysis form, public comments, responses, and a decision report. Rulemaking starts when an agency files a proposed rule for publication. A rule has a substantial fiscal impact when expected costs are at least $2,000,000 over five years. Agencies must use this threshold when classifying a rule’s fiscal impact.
Limits and science test for environmental rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, agencies cannot start rules that set or tighten numeric limits above matching federal standards. If no federal standard exists, any numeric limit must use the best available science and the weight of scientific evidence. For health rules, agencies must show a direct causal link between exposure at or above the limit and present, diagnosable harm in humans. When human data are not available, animal or cell studies may be used only if sound science supports applying results to people. The law defines key terms like best available science, weight of evidence, refereed journal, accepted practices, manifest bodily harm, regulated materials, and which rules are covered (drinking water, water pollution, air, hazardous substances, waste, and cleanups). Exemptions include rules required by federal law, site‑specific state law, rules equal to or less strict than federal standards, rules that make standards less strict, and emergency rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brady Brammer
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Colin W. Jack
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 56 • No: 11
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 20 • No: 7
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 5
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/26/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
2/27/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/27/2026House/ to standing committee
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/24/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/23/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/23/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ substituted
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/20/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #2
2/18/2026
Substitute #1
2/11/2026
Introduced
2/2/2026