All Roll Calls
Yes: 82 • No: 31
UtahS.B. 2522026 General SessionSenate
Water Usage at State-owned Facilities Amendments
Sponsored By: Stephanie Pitcher (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Natural ResourcesAdministrative RulemakingAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresDepartment of Government OperationsGovernment Operations (State Issues)Facilities, Construction, and ManagementWaterNew Rulemaking AuthorityWater Conservation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Utah state facilities face water-saving rules
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah agencies must audit and repair landscape irrigation systems at state facilities each year. Systems installed on or after that date must distribute water with at least 75% uniformity, a measure of evenness. The Division of Facilities Construction and Management must also routinely audit facilities and record irrigation uniformity. For systems below 75%, it must document specific steps needed to reach at least 75%. Agencies must choose low-water grass when installing or replacing lawns. The Division of Water Resources may grant exceptions when slopes, erosion, stoniness, or other landscape features make low-water grass impractical. Agencies must also work with state colleges and universities to use best practices and the latest irrigation technology.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stephanie Pitcher
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jill Koford
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 41 • No: 28
House vote • 3/4/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 2
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
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
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ 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
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
3/4/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/4/2026House/ to standing committee
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/3/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #1
2/23/2026
Introduced
2/4/2026