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Read. Follow. Verify.Utah transfers public school construction oversight to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management
Last action · March 19, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Chris Wilson and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
This bill transfers oversight of public school construction from the State Board of Education to the of Facilities Construction and Management, establishing new requirements for permitting, cost reporting, inspection, and architectural fees effective July 1, 2026.
School districts and charter schools must navigate new state-level review processes, adhere to strict cost matrices, and use -approved inspectors for all major school building projects.
- The Division of Facilities Construction and Management is a state agency responsible for overseeing state-owned facilities and capital developments. context
- Public school construction in Utah has historically been regulated through the State Board of Education and local school district coordination. 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.
school districts
School districts must comply with division rules, obtain pre-construction cost matrix approval, use approved inspectors, and pay oversight fees.
charter schools
Charter schools are subject to the new division oversight, permitting rules, and contractor registry requirements.
architects and design professionals
Design professionals face maximum allowable fee limits and must submit proposed contracts to the division for compliance verification.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for overseeing public school construction under this bill?
When must school districts and charter schools fully comply with the new requirements?
Can school districts still use their own inspectors?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
50 actions- Mar 19, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolledGovernor Signed
- Mar 16, 2026SenateSenate/ to Governor
- Mar 16, 2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- Mar 5, 2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 5, 2026Senate SecretaryEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / EnrollingDraft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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- Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / EnrollingBill Received from Senate for Enrolling
- Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
- Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate/ received from House
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
- Feb 26, 2026HouseFloorHouse/ passed 3rd reading
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse/ circled
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
- Feb 25, 2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
- Feb 25, 2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
- Feb 24, 2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
- Feb 19, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse/ to standing committee
- Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Feb 18, 2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
- Feb 18, 2026SenateSenate/ to House
- Feb 18, 2026SenateFloorSenate/ passed 3rd reading
- Feb 18, 2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
- Feb 17, 2026SenateFloorSenate/ passed 2nd reading
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSenate/ substituted
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
- Feb 13, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0164S02
- Feb 13, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0164S02
- Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0164S02
- Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0164S02
- Feb 12, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0164S01
- Feb 11, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0164S01
- Feb 9, 2026SenateSenate/ circled
- Feb 9, 2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
- Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0164S01
- Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0164S01
- Jan 28, 2026SenateSenate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
- Jan 28, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0164
- Jan 28, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0164
- Jan 27, 2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Jan 27, 2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
- Jan 26, 2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
- Jan 23, 2026SenateCommitteeSenate/ to standing committee
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroducedSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Jan 20, 2026SenateSenate/ received bill from Legislative Research
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0164
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0164
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 20, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselBill Numbered but not Distributed
Version history
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Full breakdown
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Discoveries
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Centralization of School Construction Oversight
Shifts regulatory control of school building projects from education-specific authorities to general state facilities management.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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