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UT HB0313

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Arthur

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Division of Professional Licensing must identify specialty contractors that primarily engage in landscape work
  • Landscape contractors must complete at least 1 hour of their required 6 hours of continuing education (per two-year renewal cycle) on either water conservation landscaping principles or fire risk management landscaping principles
  • Water conservation topics include understanding water scarcity, selecting drought-tolerant native plants, efficient irrigation design, and soil amendment techniques for retention
  • Fire risk management topics include designing landscapes to prevent fire spread and incorporating rocks, concrete, and other fire-resistant materials
  • Effective date is May 6, 2026, with coordination provisions for integration with H.B. 40 (Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Amendments) effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Landscaper Certification Amendments

Business

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor2/24/2026
Rules2/23/2026
Business, Labor, and Commerce1/29/2026
Rules1/22/2026

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