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UT HB0093

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Welton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Wildlife Board required to establish the "Goshen Bay Waterfowl Management Area" on state-owned lands below the settled boundary lines of Utah Lake in Goshen Bay, located in Township 9 South, Range 1 West and Range 1 East

  • Division of Wildlife Resources must execute a memorandum of understanding with the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands to manage the area as a wildlife management area

  • Management purposes include propagating waterfowl, upland gamebirds, shorebirds, and other migratory birds using the Utah Lake ecosystem, while preserving natural habitat functions

  • Public access required for hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife viewing, including access with airboats and other small watercraft

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Goshen Bay Waterfowl Management Area

Natural Resources

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

3/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment2/12/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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