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HCR 7UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Legislature approves updated Corridor Management Plan for the Zion Scenic Byway

Original title: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Scenic Byway Designations

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Joseph Elison and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah approves the updated for the existing Zion Scenic Byway along State Route 9 from I-15 in Hurricane to US-89 in Mt. Carmel Junction.

Why it matters

Changes the official management framework required for the route's potential national designation without altering state road funding or operational rules.

Background
  • State scenic byways in Utah require legislative approval via concurrent resolution of their Corridor Management Plan before they can be nominated for National Scenic Byway or All-American Road status. context
  • The Zion Scenic Byway was originally established along State Route 9 by the Utah Legislature in 1990. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Washington County

Participated in the planning team and approved the updated Corridor Management Plan for the local highway corridor.

Directly affected

Kane County

Participated in the planning team and approved the updated Corridor Management Plan for the local highway corridor.

Directly affected

Utah Department of Transportation

Receives a copy of the enacted concurrent resolution regarding the scenic byway designation plan.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What road does the Zion Scenic Byway cover?
It covers State Route 9 from I-15 in Hurricane to US-89 in Mt. Carmel Junction.
Does this resolution appropriate any funds?
No, no money is appropriated by this bill.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

37 actions
  1. Mar 23, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 5, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 2, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 2, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 2, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  8. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  9. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
  10. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
  11. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  12. Feb 23, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  13. Feb 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  14. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  15. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  16. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  17. Feb 19, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  18. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  19. Feb 12, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  20. Feb 11, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  21. Feb 5, 2026House
    House Comm - Held
  22. Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  23. Jan 23, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  24. Jan 22, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HCR007
  25. Jan 22, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HCR007
  26. Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  27. Jan 22, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  28. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HCR007
  29. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HCR007
  30. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  31. Jan 21, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Joseph ElisonHouse · District 72RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Evan VickersSenate · District 28RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Kane County, Virgin, Utah State Scenic Byway Committee and 9 more
locationKane County“Participated in planning and approving the plan”Map →
locationVirgin“Municipality along the byway corridor”Map →
OrganizationUtah State Scenic Byway Committee“Recipient of a copy of the resolution”Map →
locationRockville“Municipality along the byway corridor”Map →
locationHurricane“Municipality along the byway corridor”Map →
otherZion Scenic Byway“Scenic byway covering State Route 9”Map →
locationSpringdale“Municipality along the byway corridor”Map →
locationWashington County“Participated in planning and approving the plan”Map →
OrganizationUtah Department of Transportation“Recipient of a copy of the resolution”Map →
OrganizationZion Regional Collaborative“Collaborated on preparing the Corridor Management Plan”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Office of Economic Opportunity“Recipient of a copy of the resolution”Map →
locationLa Verkin“Municipality along the byway corridor”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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