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HB 68UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah creates the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and transfers state housing programs

Original title: Housing and Community Development Amendments

Last action · March 25, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Cal Roberts and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill creates the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, establishes the position, and transfers various housing programs, funds, and personnel from the Department of Workforce Services effective July 1, 2026. It appropriates $345,000 for 2027 to fund the new division's operations and consolidates reporting requirements for s receiving state funds.

Why it matters

The legislation restructures state-level administration of housing and community programs, moving oversight to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and establishing new reporting mandates for entities receiving affordable housing funds.

Background
  • State housing and community development functions in Utah have historically been administered primarily through the Department of Workforce Services. 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

State Employees

Personnel from the Housing and Community Development Division within the Department of Workforce Services are transferred to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.

Directly affected

Housing Sponsors

Housing sponsors receiving state or state-administered federal funds must submit annual written reports regarding project investments and unit data to the division.

Directly affected

Local Governments

Cities and counties must submit moderate income housing reports and implementation plans to the newly designated division.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state agency now houses the Division of Housing and Community Development?
The division is housed within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
What is the effective date of the organizational changes?
The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, with certain provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026.
How much funding is appropriated to the new division for fiscal year 2027?
The bill transfers $345,000 from Governor's Office Operations to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity for 2027.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

74 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 12, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ concurs with Senate amendment
  9. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
  10. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  11. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  14. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  15. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  16. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  17. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ returned to Rules
  18. Mar 4, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S06
  19. Mar 4, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S06
  20. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S06
  21. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S06
  22. Mar 2, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S05
  23. Feb 27, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S05
  24. Feb 27, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S04
  25. Feb 27, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S04
  26. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S05
  27. Feb 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S05
  28. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
  29. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  30. Feb 25, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  31. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  32. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  33. Feb 25, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S04
  34. Feb 25, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S04
  35. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  36. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  37. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  38. Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  39. Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  40. Feb 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S03
  41. Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S03
  42. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  43. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  44. Feb 13, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  45. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  46. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  47. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S03
  48. Feb 11, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S03
  49. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S02
  50. Feb 10, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S02
  51. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S02
  52. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S02
  53. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  54. Feb 5, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  55. Feb 4, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  56. Feb 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0068S01
  57. Feb 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068S01
  58. Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  59. Feb 3, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  60. Jan 31, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068S01
  61. Jan 31, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068S01
  62. Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  63. Jan 16, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0068
  64. Jan 14, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  65. Dec 22, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0068
  66. Dec 22, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0068
  67. Dec 22, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  68. Dec 22, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Cal RobertsHouse · District 46RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Lincoln FillmoreSenate · District 17RepublicanCosponsor
Lincoln FillmoreSenate · District 17RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Consolidation of State Housing Oversight

The legislation centralizes housing administration under the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity by shifting programs previously managed under the Department of Workforce Services.

Governor's Office of Economic OpportunityDepartment of Workforce Services

Connected Entities

Lincoln Fillmore, Calvin Roberts, State Tax Commission and 7 more
PersonLincoln Fillmore“Senate Sponsor of the bill”Map →
PersonCalvin Roberts“Chief Sponsor of the bill”Map →
OrganizationState Tax Commission“Notified regarding municipal or county funding ineligibility”Map →
OrganizationOlene Walker Housing Loan Fund“Administered under the housing coordinator”Map →
OrganizationUte Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation“Tribal government involved in regional revitalization funds”Map →
OrganizationNavajo Nation“Tribal government involved in regional revitalization funds”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Services“Transfers housing and community development functions and personnel”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Involved in transportation and housing infrastructure coordination”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Office of Economic Opportunity“Receives the newly created Division of Housing and Community Development”Map →
OrganizationUtah Housing Corporation“Coordinates with the housing coordinator and board of trustees”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz25
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