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HB 475UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Renames Economic Development Office, Establishes Economic Development Council, and Modifies Planning and Infrastructure Programs

Original title: Development Planning and Coordination Amendments

Last action · March 24, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Cal Roberts and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

This bill renames the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to the Governor's Office of Economic Development, establishes a new Economic Development Council, and amends numerous statutes regarding state economic development planning, s, and agency reporting requirements.

Why it matters

The measure alters state agency titles, reorganizes advisory bodies, and adjusts statutory frameworks governing municipal development planning and financing across multiple districts and authorities.

Background
  • The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity previously operated under various designations before being reorganized and renamed via legislative action. 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

Governor's Office of Economic Development

The office is officially renamed from GOEO to GOED and assumes new administrative and reporting structures.

Directly affected

Municipalities and Counties

Local governments must adhere to updated planning, reporting, and zone creation guidelines.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of HB 475?
The bill addresses economic development planning and programs, notably by renaming the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to the Governor's Office of Economic Development and establishing the Economic Development Council.
When do the provisions of this bill take effect?
Most provisions of the bill take effect on May 6, 2026, except for specific sections with alternative effective dates.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

63 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 16, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 16, 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 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House with amendments
  12. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  13. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  14. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
  15. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  16. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
  17. Mar 3, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0475S04
  18. Mar 3, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0475S04
  19. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0475S04
  20. Mar 3, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0475S04
  21. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  22. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  23. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  24. Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  25. Feb 24, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0475S03
  26. Feb 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  27. Feb 23, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0475S03
  28. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  29. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  30. Feb 20, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  31. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ substituted
  32. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  33. Feb 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0475S03
  34. Feb 20, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0475S03
  35. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0475S02
  36. Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0475S02
  37. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  38. Feb 13, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ substituted
  39. Feb 12, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  40. Feb 12, 2026House
    House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  41. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0475S02
  42. Feb 12, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0475S02
  43. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  44. Feb 11, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  45. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0475S01
  46. Feb 10, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0475S01
  47. Feb 9, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  48. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0475S01
  49. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0475S01
  50. Feb 6, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0475
  51. Feb 6, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0475
  52. Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  53. Feb 4, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  54. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0475
  55. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0475
  56. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  57. Feb 4, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Cal RobertsHouse · District 46RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Kirk CullimoreSenate · District 19RepublicanCosponsor
Kirk CullimoreSenate · District 19RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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

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State Economic Development Office Rebranding

The legislation systematically updates all references and statutory mandates from the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) to the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED).

Governor's Office of Economic Development

Connected Entities

Calvin Roberts, Economic Development Council, Kirk A. Cullimore and 1 more
PersonCalvin Roberts“Chief Sponsor of HB 475”Map →
OrganizationEconomic Development Council“Newly established council under the bill”Map →
PersonKirk A. Cullimore“Senate Sponsor of HB 475”Map →
OrganizationGovernor's Office of Economic Development“State agency renamed and assigned updated responsibilities”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy15
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