Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HCR14: Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Transfer of Federally Managed Lands
Status: Signed into law, March 17, 2026
This resolution is related to the disposition of federally managed lands for affordable housing.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:
0 Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Transfer of Federally Managed Lands 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Raymond P. Ward Senate Sponsor: Don L. Ipson LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution is related to the disposition of federally managed lands for affordable housing. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - acknowledges that Utah's growth has intensified housing affordability challenges; - recognizes that affordable housing is critical to workforce stability and community retention; - notes that unreserved lands managed by the federal government are located near existing communities and infrastructure; - recognizes that limited and targeted disposition of unreserved lands may support moderate income housing needs; - affirms that any land disposition should preserve the public interest and responsible land stewardship; - urges Congress to allow limited use of unreserved lands near existing communities and infrastructure for moderate income housing; and - encourages Congress to support land transfers or exchanges in line with responsible stewardship. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, the state of Utah continues to experience significant population and economic growth, which has intensified housing supply challenges and increased costs for moderate-income households across the state; WHEREAS, housing affordability impacts communities statewide and has implications for workforce availability, economic stability, …
Sponsors
- Ward, Raymond P. (R, 19) · primary sponsor
- Don Ipson (R, 29)
Latest actions
- : House/ to Governor
- : House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : Governor Signed
- : House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from House for Enrolling
- : House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
- : House/ received from Senate
- : Senate/ to House
Votes
- Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension (March 6, 2026): 22 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (March 3, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (February 26, 2026): 63 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 23, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Amendment Recommendation (February 23, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Land Use, Housing, Natural Resources, Resolutions, Affordable Housing
Common questions
- What is HCR14?
- HCR14 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Transfer of Federally Managed Lands.
- What does HCR14 do?
- This resolution is related to the disposition of federally managed lands for affordable housing.
- What is the status of HCR14?
- Signed into law as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: House/ to Governor (March 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR14?
- Ward, Raymond P. (R, 19), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR14?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR014.html
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