Mowing Ordinance Amendments
SB 298 prevents Utah municipalities and counties from banning or limiting golf course maintenance (like mowing) between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., except for courses owned by the local government. It applies to both privately owned courses within city limits and courses in unincorporated county areas. The bill defines "golf course" and "maintenance operations" to clarify these rules. The law takes effect on May 7, 2025, with no funding changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 8, 2025
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MINOR
The bill was amended to change the permitted hours for golf course maintenance from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. This adjustment applies to both municipalities and counties, allowing them to restrict maintenance operations during the new earlier start time.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same regarding which entities are affected (municipalities and counties), but the specific time restrictions on maintenance operations have been modified.
REQUIREMENT
The earliest time municipalities and counties can prohibit golf course maintenance was changed from 5 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., allowing golf courses to mow 30 minutes earlier each morning.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Amendments
2
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ comm rpt/ amended
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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