All Roll Calls
Yes: 104 • No: 30
UtahS.B. 2512026 General SessionSenate
Local Health Department and Department of Environmental Quality Coordination
Sponsored By: Scott D. Sandall (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnvironmentDepartment of Environmental QualityLocal Health DepartmentsPublic HealthCivil Procedure
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Reimbursements for local enforcement costs
Beginning May 6, 2026, DEQ may use penalty money to repay itself, a local government, or a local health department for extraordinary enforcement costs. To qualify, the local agency must show DEQ asked for help, send timely written notice of the expected cost, and submit documents to support the claim. DEQ writes rules that define what activities and costs qualify and how to file a claim.
State–local environmental health committee
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state creates a committee to coordinate environmental programs with local health departments. It includes the DEQ director (or designee), two DEQ appointees, and three local health leaders. The committee reviews funding, rules, and DEQ policies that affect local health departments. It estimates local costs, notes any money to implement, reviews related federal grant applications, and adopts bylaws.
New rules for environmental fine deposits
Beginning May 6, 2026, most civil penalties under state environmental laws go to the State General Fund. Before deposit, DEQ may reimburse extraordinary enforcement costs under the new reimbursement process. Some penalties still go to dedicated accounts, including petroleum storage tank penalties, leaking tank penalties, and waste tire and solid waste penalties. Federal law controls if it bars these deposits or requires a different handling.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott D. Sandall
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Karen M. Peterson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 40 • No: 30
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/10/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/10/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
3/2/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026House/ to standing committee
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/25/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/25/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ circled
2/24/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Introduced
2/4/2026