UtahUtah parks division studies possible Gooseberry Narrows state park
Utah’s State Parks Division must study the land, infrastructure, and expected state costs for a possible Gooseberry Narrows park and report its findings before November 30, 2026.
What it does
Utah’s State Parks Division must study whether Gooseberry Narrows could become a state park, including whether a dam and reservoir are needed and the expected costs of land and construction.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers weigh a park and dam plan by showing possible costs, land needs, and infrastructure needs.
Argument againstThe study could take staff time while leaving whether the park or dam will be built unresolved.
More detail
The Division of State Parks must study whether a state park could be created, including whether a dam and reservoir are needed. The study covers Gooseberry Narrows: land on Gooseberry Creek between Lower Gooseberry Dam and Fairview Lakes, as shown in records held by the division. The law takes effect May 6, 2026. The division must report its findings to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee before November 30, 2026.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 25Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 13Senate/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 13Senate/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 11Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 11Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 6Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 6Bill Received from Senate for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Mar 6Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Mar 5House/ to Senate
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 5House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to SenateMajor
- Mar 5House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Mar 5House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 27House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 27House/ committee report favorable [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 27House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 25House/ to standing committee [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 24House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24House/ received from SenateMinor
- Feb 24Senate/ to House
- Feb 24Senate/ passed 3rd readingPassed Senate
- Feb 24Senate/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 24Senate/ passed 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 24Senate/ substituted
- Feb 24Senate/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 17LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0209S03
- Feb 13LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0209S03
- Feb 11LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0209S02
- Feb 11LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0209S03
- Feb 11LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0209S03
- Feb 10Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Feb 10Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]
- Feb 9Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 9Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Major
- Feb 9LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0209S01
- Feb 9LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0209S01
- Feb 8LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0209S02
- Feb 8LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0209S02
- Feb 4Senate Comm - Motion to Recommend Failed [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Major
- Feb 4Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 4Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Major
- Feb 4LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0209S01
- Feb 4LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0209S01
- Feb 3Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Feb 3LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0209
- Feb 3LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0209
- Feb 2Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Jan 29Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Jan 28Senate/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Jan 28LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0209
- Jan 28LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0209
- Jan 28Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 28Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced
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