H.B. 401
Signed into LawGeothermal Study Amendments
HB0401S01 (Substitute)
Geothermal Study Amendments
Introduction
Jan 28
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 3
House Floor Vote
Feb 12
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 18
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 25
What This Bill Does
This bill directs Utah State University to conduct a study on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- directs Utah State University to conduct a study on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development in the state;
- requires Utah State University to report findings to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee; and
- provides a repeal date.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary, reviewed by Better Utah staff.
Utah State University is required to complete a study by October 31, 2027 on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development in Utah, including an assessment of underground conditions, a comparison of different development techniques, a specific look at impacts at or near existing and former coal plant sites, and recommendations for minimizing harm. The university must then report its findings to the legislature's Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, with the law itself set to expire in 2028.
H.B. 401
Signed into LawGeothermal Study Amendments
Current version: HB0401S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 28
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 3
House Floor Vote
Feb 12
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 18
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 25
IntroductionJan 28
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 3
House Floor VoteFeb 12
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeFeb 18
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 5
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 5
House ConcurrenceMar 5
Governor SignedMar 25
What This Bill Does
This bill directs Utah State University to conduct a study on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- directs Utah State University to conduct a study on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development in the state;
- requires Utah State University to report findings to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee; and
- provides a repeal date.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary, reviewed by Better Utah staff.
Utah State University is required to complete a study by October 31, 2027 on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal energy development in Utah, including an assessment of underground conditions, a comparison of different development techniques, a specific look at impacts at or near existing and former coal plant sites, and recommendations for minimizing harm. The university must then report its findings to the legislature's Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, with the law itself set to expire in 2028.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Subjects
Action History55
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:41 PM