SB 166 Utah Senate · 2025 General Session

Point of the Mountain State Land Authority Amendments

SB 166 amends Utah law governing the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, which manages approximately 700 acres of state-owned land in Draper (including land near the current correctional facility). The bill clarifies that local governments cannot apply zoning or land use rules to this land, modifies how county treasurers distribute privilege tax to the Authority, and changes the board composition and public hearing procedures. It also requires county recorders to record development plats for the land under specific conditions. The changes streamline the Authority’s management of this site without new funding, focusing on administrative clarity and removing local government jurisdiction over the land.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed Mar 13, 2025

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Introduced → Substitute #1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was significantly revised to expand the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority's powers, clarify that local zoning laws do not apply to the land, and update the composition and terms of the governing board. The revision also adjusts the schedule for reducing the county's share of privilege tax revenue and adds specific requirements for recording land plats.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly states that local government zoning authority does not apply to the Point of the Mountain State Land, and it adds new powers for the Authority to enter development agreements and impose impact fees.

SCOPE

Added a new section clarifying that local zoning laws (Municipal and County Land Use Acts) do not apply to the Point of the Mountain State Land.

FISCAL

Modified the schedule for reducing the county's share of privilege tax revenue, shifting the start dates for reductions from 2034/2040/2050/2064 to 2038/2044/2049/2054/2068.

DEFINITION

Replaced the single definition of 'Board' with a new section detailing the Authority's expanded powers, including the ability to enter development agreements and impose impact fees.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for county recorders to record specific plats submitted by the Authority and to send copies of boundary action documents to the State Tax Commission.

TIMELINE

Changed the initial term length for certain board members from two years to four years, with specific exceptions for the first appointees.

TECHNICAL

Updated the House Sponsor name from 'LONG TITLE' to 'Jordan D. Teuscher' and renumbered sections to accommodate new content.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 13, 2025

Signed into law

Governor Signed

executive

Feb 27, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

legislature

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

House/ passed 3rd reading

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

House/ committee report favorable

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

House/ to standing committee

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Introduced

House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

upper

Jan 28, 2025

Committee

Senate/ to standing committee

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Introduced

Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor