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UT HB0509

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Natural Resources must complete a study on wetlands in first or second class counties by October 30, 2027
  • Study must examine how wetlands have changed or may change due to federal law, impacts on outdoor recreation including duck hunting, and water quality in adjacent rivers and lakes
  • Progress report due to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee by November 30, 2026, with final report due by October 30, 2027
  • Restores requirement for the department to publish wetland land use permits collected by the Utah Geological Survey on its website
  • Effective date: May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Wetlands Study Amendments

Natural Resources

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment2/26/2026
Rules2/25/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment2/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026

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