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Climate Legislation
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HCR001Concurrent Resolution to Work Together to Address the Climate, Public Lands, and Carbon SequestrationRep. Stratton and Sen. Hinkinspassed unanimouslyCalls on the Biden administration to prioritize natural carbon sinks and carbon soil sequestration and expanding forest and rangeland management and forest fire pre-suppression activities on federal land.
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HB244Geological Carbon Sequestration AmendmentsRep. Handypassed Clarifies agency jurisdiction over carbon sequestration facilities developed in Utah and authorizes the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining and the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining to establish regulations.
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HJR003Joint Resolution Supporting Federal Carbon Fee and Dividend ProgramRep. Wardheld in House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee - deadAcknowledges the impact of CO2 on the environment. Supports federal action to address climate change and encourages Utah's federal delegation to consider a border adjusted carbon fee and dividend program and a decrease of individual regulations.
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SB187Fossil Fuels Tax AmendmentsSen. Kitchenheld in Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee - deadArticleReduces carbon dioxide emissions through a state carbon tax, with approximately one-third of the revenue directed to improving local air quality and promoting rural economic development, and two-thirds of the revenue directed to reducing existing taxes, including the elimination of the state sales tax on grocery store food.
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HB312State Financial Contracts AmendmentsRep. Shippheld in House Business and Labor Committee - deadOppose. Prohibits Utah public entities from entering into financial contracts with any financial company that has a policy of refusing to finance fossil fuel companies.
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Clean Energy & Electric Vehicle Legislation
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SCR003Concurrent Resolution Highlighting Utah's Rare Earth Mineral PositionSen. Hinkins and Rep. AlbrechtpassedRecognizes the state of Utah's unique position as an essential source for critical minerals and encourages cooperation between state and federal stakeholders to take full advantage of the critical minerals resources in the state.
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HCR007Concurrent Resolution Regarding Improving Air Quality Through Enhanced Zero Emission RailRep. Ballard and Sen. Hinkinspassed unanimouslyEncourages the transition of rail transportation in general to zero emission locomotives.
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SB188Energy Efficiency AmendmentsSen. CullimorepassedAuthorizes an energy R&D center at Point of the Mountain focused on energy efficiency and air quality. Creates the Clean Fuels and Vehicle Technology Fund to give grants towards new electric vehicles and charging equipment. Creates a tax credit for utility scale electricity energy storage systems.
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HB405Switcher AmendmentsRep. Schultzheld in Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee - deadArticleRequire freight switchers at a Utah railyard to be powered by either hydrogen fuel cells or battery electric power by 2028.
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HB221Tax Credit for Alternative Fuel VehiclesRep. HarrisonNever assigned to a committee - deadCreates a tax credit for new or used electric, plug-in electric, or hydrogen fueled vehicles that cost less than $55,000. The tax credit is $3000 for new passenger vehicles and $2000 for used passenger vehicles.
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HB272Energy Storage AmendmentsRep. Handyheld in House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee - deadCreates a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage applications and a pilot program for certain energy storage systems funded at $500,000 a year for three years.
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HB189Electric Vehicle Charging ModificationsRep. Briscoefailed on a 37-36 vote on the House floor - deadAllows residents of condominium units and residents of rental residences to install and use an electric vehicle charging system.
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HB275Vehicle Emissions Reduction ProgramRep. Stenquistfailed on a 4-4 vote in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee - deadAction Utah Fact Sheet (2020)Takes the dirtiest cars off the road by incentivizing replacement of older, failing vehicles with cleaner vehicles.
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Clean Air Legislation with Potential Climate Benefits
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HB164Public Transit FaresRep. Briscoeheld in House Revenue and Taxation Committee - deadMakes all public transit free in the state.
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Other Bills to Watch
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HB215Public Service Commission AmendmentsRep. AlbrechtpassedWatch. Puts the Intermountain Power Project under the jurisdiction of the Utah Public Service Commission. May put the IPP conversion at risk.
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SB92Project Entity Procurement ModificationsSen. OwenspassedWatch. Moves the Utah Energy Infrastructure Board under the authority of the Office of Energy Development. May put the IPP conversion at risk.
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Concurrent Resolution Supporting Market-based Incentive Programs that Address Climate ConcernsRep. Stenquistnot happening
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Utah Clean Energy FundRep. Briscoenot happening - introduced in 2021 and held for study during the interim sessionHelps develop a non-profit fund to provide low-interest financing to clean energy and energy efficiency projects in Utah. Leverages private and public capital to create jobs and grow Utah’s clean energy industry. Supports solar, EV, wind, energy efficiency, and other projects that have the benefit of cleaner air and a healthy climate.
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Air Quality Improvement Amendments (Prosperity 2030)Sen. Cullimorenot happening - replaced by SB188 aboveProsperity 2030 websiteTackles vehicles, buildings, industry, and electricity generation to cut particulate emissions in half by 2030. This will also create major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Net Metering AmendmentsSen. Cullimorenot happeningRequires the Public Service Commission to include positive externalities such as clean air, when setting net metering rates.
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