Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Summary
Utah Governor Cox signed SB0254, the Extracted Natural Resources Amendments, into law on March 26, 2026, during the 2026 General Session. Sponsored by Senators Ann Millner and David Shallenberger, the bill amends Utah statutes governing extracted natural resources including oil, gas, and minerals. The legislation applies to energy companies and resource extraction operations operating in Utah.
What changed
The Utah legislature passed SB0254, Extracted Natural Resources Amendments, which modifies existing state statutes governing the extraction of natural resources including oil, gas, and minerals. The bill underwent conference committee and received final passage in both chambers before being signed by the Governor. Legislative Fiscal Analyst notes indicate fiscal impacts to state agencies and affected industries.
Energy companies and resource extraction operators in Utah should review the enacted amendments to determine compliance requirements. Companies with existing extraction operations should assess whether the new provisions create additional reporting, permitting, or operational obligations. As a signed state law, violations may result in penalties under Utah Code enforcement provisions.
What to do next
- Review SB0254 amendments to determine applicability to current extraction operations
- Update compliance procedures if new requirements apply to your extraction activities
- Consult with Utah state agencies regarding any new reporting or permitting obligations
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Utah / SB0254 Signed by Governor SB0254 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Bill Details
State Utah
Session 2026 General Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0254.html
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Sponsors
Ann Millner (Sen - R) David Shallenberger (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-03-26 Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing 2026-03-13 Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor 2026-03-13 S Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Senate Secretary 2026-03-11 S Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary 2026-03-11 S Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Senate Secretary 2026-03-10 Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling 2026-03-10 Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling 2026-03-06 Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling 2026-03-06 S Senate/ received from House in Senate President 2026-03-06 S House/ to Senate in Senate President 2026-03-06 S House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate in Senate President 2026-03-06 H House/ received from Senate in House Speaker 2026-03-06 H Senate/ to House in House Speaker 2026-03-06 H Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage in House Speaker 2026-03-06 Senate Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt in Conference Committee 2026-03-06 Senate/ received from House in Conference Committee 2026-03-06 House/ to Senate in Conference Committee 2026-03-06 House Conference Committee - Final Passage in Conference Committee 2026-03-06 House Motion to Adopt Joint Conference Comm Rpt in Conference Committee 2026-03-06 LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0254S04 in Released 2026-03-06 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0254S04 in Version Sponsor 2026-03-05 Conference Committee Report in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 Bill Substituted by Conference Committee in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0254S04 in Legislative Fiscal Agency 2026-03-05 LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0254S04 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst 2026-03-05 Senate/ to House in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 Senate Conference Committee Appointed in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 Senate/ received from House in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 House/ to Senate in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 House Conference Committee Appointed in Conference Committee 2026-03-05 H House/ refused to recede from House amendment in Clerk of the House 2026-03-05 H Senate/ to House in Clerk of the House 2026-03-05 H Senate/ refuse to concur with House amendments in Clerk of the House 2026-03-05 S Senate/ uncircled in Senate Concurrence Calendar 2026-03-05 S Senate/ circled in Senate Concurrence Calendar 2026-03-05 S Senate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar in Senate Concurrence Calendar 2026-03-05 S Senate/ received from House in Senate Secretary 2026-03-05 S House/ to Senate in Senate Secretary 2026-03-05 S House/ passed 3rd reading in Senate Secretary 2026-03-05 H House/ floor amendment in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-05 H House/ substituted in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-05 LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0254S03 in Released 2026-03-05 H House/ uncircled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-05 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0254S03 in Version Sponsor 2026-03-05 LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0254S02 in Released 2026-03-04 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0254S03 in Legislative Fiscal Agency 2026-03-04 LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0254S03 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst 2026-03-04 H House/ circled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-04 H House/ 3rd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-04 H House/ 2nd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-04 H House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar in House 3rd Reading Calendar for Senate bills 2026-03-04 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0254S02 in Version Sponsor 2026-03-03 LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0254 in Released 2026-03-03 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0254S02 in Legislative Fiscal Agency 2026-03-03 LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0254S02 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst 2026-03-02 H House/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact in House Rules Committee 2026-03-02 H House/ committee report favorable in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-03-02 H House Comm - Favorable Recommendation in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-02-26 H House/ to standing committee in House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-02-24 H House/ 1st reading (Introduced) in House Rules Committee 2026-02-24 H House/ received from Senate in Clerk of the House 2026-02-24 H Senate/ to House in Clerk of the House 2026-02-24 H Senate/ passed 3rd reading in Clerk of the House 2026-02-24 S Senate/ 3rd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar 2026-02-23 S Senate/ passed 2nd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar 2026-02-23 S Senate/ substituted in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar 2026-02-23 S Senate/ 2nd reading in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar 2026-02-21 LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0254S01 in Released 2026-02-20 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0254S01 in Version Sponsor 2026-02-18 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0254S01 in Legislative Fiscal Agency 2026-02-18 LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0254S01 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst 2026-02-10 S Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar 2026-02-10 S Senate/ committee report favorable in Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-02-10 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0254 in Version Sponsor 2026-02-09 S Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation in Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-02-06 S Senate/ to standing committee in Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee 2026-02-05 S Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) in Senate Rules Committee 2026-02-05 S Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research in Waiting for Introduction in the Senate 2026-02-05 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0254 in Legislative Fiscal Agency 2026-02-05 LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0254 in Legislative Fiscal Analyst 2026-02-05 Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel 2026-02-05 Bill Numbered but not Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel
Votes
2026-02-09 Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation Yea: 4 Nay: 1 2026-02-23 Senate/ passed 2nd reading Yea: 28 Nay: 1 2026-02-24 Senate/ passed 3rd reading Yea: 21 Nay: 2 2026-03-02 House Comm - Favorable Recommendation Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-03-05 House/ passed 3rd reading Yea: 60 Nay: 12 2026-03-06 House Conference Committee - Final Passage Yea: 70 Nay: 2 2026-03-06 Senate Conference Committee - Final Passage Yea: 20 Nay: 1
Committee Referrals
2026-02-05 S Rules 2026-02-06 S Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment 2026-02-24 H Rules 2026-02-26 H Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment
Amendments
2026-03-05 House Amendment 1 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-05 Introduced 2026-02-18 Substitute 2026-03-03 Substitute 2026-03-04 Substitute 2026-03-05 Amended 2026-03-05 Substitute 2026-03-11 Enrolled
Subjects
Natural Resources Mining Administrative Rulemaking and Procedures Income Tax Property Tax Severance Tax Revenue and Taxation Permits Tax Credits New Rulemaking Authority Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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