SB 12: Sunset and Repeal Date Amendments - Utah

Substitute #1 → Substitute #2 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill extends the sunset dates for several state advisory committees and programs, including the State Weed Committee, Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, and the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program. It also removes the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal and makes technical corrections to the State Weed Committee section, such as changing the word 'names' to 'nominees' and correcting a reference to the Division of Finance.

Scope change

The bill expands the duration of specific state programs and committees by extending their sunset dates from 2026 to 2036 or later, ensuring continued funding and operation for these entities.

TIMELINE

Extended the sunset date for the State Weed Committee from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2036.

Extended the sunset date for the Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028.

Extended the sunset date for the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program Advisory Committee from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2036.

Removed the sunset date for the Lead Acid Battery Disposal program, allowing it to continue indefinitely.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the text in the State Weed Committee section to use 'nominees' instead of 'names' and fixed a preposition error regarding the Division of Finance.

Amended 3/6/2026 11:03:217 → Substitute #1 · 20 edits

MAJOR

This bill updates the sunset and repeal dates for various Utah advisory committees and programs, extending the lifespan of several to ensure continuity of services. It specifically extends the repeal date for the State Weed Committee from 2026 to 2036 and removes the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal. The bill also makes technical corrections to committee membership rules and adjusts the effective dates for certain appropriations.

Scope change

The bill expands the duration of several state advisory committees and programs that were previously set to expire, allowing them to continue operating beyond their original sunset dates.

TIMELINE

Extended the repeal date for the State Weed Committee from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036.

Removed the sunset date for the Lead Acid Battery Disposal Act, meaning it will no longer automatically expire.

Extended the repeal date for the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program Advisory Committee from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

Extended the repeal date for the Land Use and Eminent Domain Advisory Board from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Newborn Hearing Screening Committee from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee and associated provisions from December 31, 2026, to July 1, 2029.

Extended the repeal date for the Utah Commission on Aging from 2026 to 2031.

Extended the repeal date for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Health Care Providers Immunity from Liability Act from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act from 2029 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensing Act from 2033 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act from 2026 to 2036.

Extended the repeal date for the Child Care Advisory Committee from 2026 to 2029.

Extended the repeal date for the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program from December 31, 2026, to July 1, 2029.

Extended the repeal date for the Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program from December 31, 2026, to July 1, 2029.

Extended the repeal date for the Utah Soil Health Program from 2026 to 2026 (no change in year, but clarified in text).

TECHNICAL

Corrected a typo in the State Weed Committee section changing 'recommend names' to 'recommend nominees'.

Corrected a grammatical error in the State Weed Committee section changing 'pursuant to' to 'under'.

Amended Excerpts 3/6/2026 11:03:217 → Amended 3/6/2026 11:03:217 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized to clarify its purpose of extending sunset dates for various state committees and programs. It added the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act to the list of sunset extensions and removed the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal. The text also includes technical corrections to formatting and specific repeal dates.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act under sunset extensions and explicitly removed the sunset provision for lead acid battery disposal.

TIMELINE

Added the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act to the list of programs with extended sunset dates.

Removed the sunset date regarding lead acid battery disposal.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized the bill text to include a long title, general description, and highlighted provisions for clarity.

Corrected formatting and line numbering inconsistencies in the legislative text.

Enrolled → Amended Excerpts 3/6/2026 11:03:217 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill extends the sunset and repeal dates for various state committees, advisory boards, and licensing acts, ensuring these programs continue beyond their original expiration dates. It also removes the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal and extends the repeal date for the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, the bill appropriates $19,000 for the Rare Disease Advisory Council and includes technical corrections to committee membership lists.

Scope change

The bill expands the operational lifespan of numerous state programs and committees by extending their sunset or repeal dates, while also removing a sunset provision for lead acid battery disposal.

TIMELINE

Extended sunset and repeal dates for the State Weed Committee, Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, Land Use and Eminent Domain Advisory Board, Rare Disease Advisory Council Grant Program, Newborn Hearing Screening Committee, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Grant Program, Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program, Child Care Advisory Committee, Health Care Providers Immunity from Liability Act, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensing Act, Behavior Analyst Licensing Act, Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee, Utah Commission on Aging, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Act.

Removed the sunset date regarding lead acid battery disposal, allowing the program to continue indefinitely or until a new date is set.

Extended the repeal date for the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program Advisory Committee and related provisions.

FISCAL

Appropriated $19,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to support the Rare Disease Advisory Council.

TECHNICAL

Made technical changes to the State Weed Committee provisions and conforming changes to the bill's language.

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Mar 23, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was significantly expanded from a single sunset amendment to a comprehensive package addressing over a dozen different state programs. It extends the expiration dates for various committees and acts, such as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act and the State Weed Committee, while also removing the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal rules. Additionally, the bill introduces new funding of $19,000 for fiscal year 2027 and includes technical corrections to ensure consistency across the code.

Scope change

The bill's scope broadened from affecting only one specific statute to modifying or creating provisions for more than a dozen distinct state programs and committees.

TIMELINE

Extended sunset dates for multiple programs including the State Weed Committee, Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act.

Removed the sunset date for lead acid battery disposal regulations, making them permanent.

Extended the repeal date for the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program Advisory Committee.

FISCAL

Appropriated $19,000 from the General Fund for operating and capital budgets in fiscal year 2027.

TECHNICAL

Made technical changes to the State Weed Committee section and conforming changes to other sections.

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