UtahUtah State University studies geothermal energy's effects in Utah
Utah State University must study geothermal energy's effects in Utah and report its findings to a legislative committee by the November meeting after completion.
What it does
Utah State University studies geothermal development's effects on geology and the environment, including near coal power sites. It must recommend practices to reduce those effects.
After completing the study, Utah State University reports its findings to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee.
Argument forThe study could help officials compare geothermal methods and understand their effects on geology and the environment, including near coal power sites.
Argument againstCommunities may have to wait until the study is complete to see its findings about geothermal development's effects near coal power sites.
More detail
Utah State University conducts a study of geothermal development's geological and environmental impacts. The study covers geothermal development in Utah, including development at or near operating coal power sites and former sites that retain suitable energy infrastructure. The university must complete the study by October 31, 2027. This section is scheduled for repeal on July 1, 2028.
Utah State University reports the study's findings to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee. The report covers findings from the study described in this section. The report is due by the committee's November interim meeting after the study is completed.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 25Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 12House/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 12House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 11House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 11Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 7Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 7Bill Received from House for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 6House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Vote recorded House/ concurs with Senate amendment. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 6House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ to House
- Mar 6Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 6Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Mar 6House/ to Senate
- Mar 6House/ concurs with Senate amendmentMajor
- Mar 5House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 5House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 5Senate/ to House with amendments
- Mar 5Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionPassed Senate
- Mar 5Senate/ substituted
- Mar 5Senate/ uncircled
- Mar 5LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0401S01
- Mar 5LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0401S01
- Mar 5LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0401S01
- Mar 5LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0401S01
- Mar 5Senate/ circled
- Mar 5Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]
- Feb 25Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 25Senate/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 25Senate/ passed 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 25Senate/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 19Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Feb 19Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]Minor
- Feb 18Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]Minor
- Feb 17Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee]Minor
- Feb 17Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Feb 12Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 12House/ to Senate
- Feb 12House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Feb 12House/ floor amendment
- Feb 12House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 4House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 4House/ committee report favorable [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]Minor
- Feb 3House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]Minor
- Feb 2House/ to standing committee [House Public Utilities and Energy Committee]Minor
- Jan 31House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Jan 30LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0401
- Jan 29LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0401
- Jan 28House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Jan 28House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Jan 27LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0401
- Jan 27LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0401
- Jan 27Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 27Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced
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