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SB 20UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Legislature repeals obsolete natural resources, agriculture, and environmental statutes and sets October 1 reporting deadlines

Original title: Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes

Last action · March 26, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Keven Stratton and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

State natural resource agencies and agricultural water users must now meet standardized October 1 deadlines for annual legislative reports, following the repeal of obsolete programs, expired loan authorities, and defunct statutory chapters.

Why it matters

State oversight of natural resources, agriculture, and environmental programs is streamlined by eliminating outdated reporting mandates and standardizing annual update schedules starting May 6, 2026.

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

Department of Natural Resources

State agency responsibilities and reporting timelines are adjusted due to the repeal of obsolete programs and standardization of annual updates.

Directly affected

Department of Environmental Quality

Statutory references and administrative programs regarding waste management, water quality, and air conservation are updated or removed.

Directly affected

Agricultural water users

Loan authorizations and provisions tied to the Agricultural Water Optimization Account and Agriculture Resource Development Fund are modified.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of SB 20?
The bill addresses obsolete programs and makes technical and conforming changes to statutes within the purview of natural resources, agriculture, and environment committees.
When do the provisions of this bill take effect?
The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
How are reporting deadlines affected by this legislation?
The bill requires certain annual reports submitted to legislative committees to be delivered no later than October 1.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

32 actions
  1. Mar 26, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 3, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Feb 23, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  8. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  9. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  10. Jan 28, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  11. Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  12. Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  13. Jan 21, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  14. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  15. Jan 20, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  16. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  17. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  18. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  19. Jan 14, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  20. Jan 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0020
  21. Jan 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0020
  22. Jan 7, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  23. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0020
  24. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0020
  25. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  26. Dec 4, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Keven StrattonSenate · District 24RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Carl AlbrechtHouse · District 70RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Standardization of Reporting Deadlines

Multiple natural resource and environmental boards are systematically transitioned to a uniform October 1 reporting deadline for legislative committees.

Department of Natural ResourcesDepartment of Environmental Quality

Connected Entities

Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Agriculture and Food, Department of Natural Resources and 2 more
OrganizationDepartment of Environmental Quality“State agency overseeing environmental quality”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Agriculture and Food“State agency overseeing agriculture and food”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources“State agency overseeing natural resources”Map →
PersonCarl R. Albrecht“House Sponsor”Map →
PersonKeven J. Stratton“Chief Sponsor in the Senate”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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