BETTER ENVIRONMENT

This bill addresses the need for a water database within the state that can be used to more effectively evaluate how to provide more water to Great Salt Lake.
This concurrent resolution addresses improving air quality by encouraging rail development and zero-emission technology deployment.
This bill addresses issues related to revenues received by the state from activities on sovereign lands.
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to lead in the creation of a statewide electric vehicle charging network plan.
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This resolution supports the development of wind solar hydrogen small conduit hydroelectric and geothermal energy in rural areas of the state as a complement to Utah's diversified energy system and supports the export of those Utah-produced renewable energy sources to other states.
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges refineries operating within Utah to utilize the state sales and use tax exemption provided by the state to make the investments necessary to manufacture lower-sulfur Tier 3 gasoline in Utah.
This resolution encourages the responsible stewardship of natural resources and the reduction of emissions through incentives and support of the growth in technologies and services that will enlarge the economy.
This resolution supports the development of wind solar and geothermal energy in rural areas of the state as a complement to Utah's diversified energy system and supports the export of Utah-produced wind solar and geothermal energy to other states.
This bill requires an animal shelter to publish certain information regarding animals in the shelter's custody.
This bill creates the Air Quality Policy Advisory Board.
This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor encourages the citizens of the state when purchasing a vehicle to consider the vehicle's smog rating and other environmental impacts.
This bill deals with the creation of the Hole in the Rock State Park.
This bill modifies provisions related to motor vehicle emissions by giving the Division of Motor Vehicles the authority to suspend a vehicle’s registration if the vehicle does not meet air emissions standards.
This bill amends the Traffic Code to improve vehicle emissions standards.
This bill creates the Air Quality Task Force.
This bill creates the Navajo Water Rights Negotiation Account.
This bill makes changes to oil and gas severance taxes.
This bill addresses the retrofitting of vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas.

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

PUBLIC OPINION DATA

76.8% of Utahns describe air quality as a “very” or “extremely” serious problem.
70% prefer elected officials prioritize protecting water, air, and wildlife, over opportunities to maximize energy output.
64% have noticed significant effects of climate change in the past decade.
Around half of voters are very concerned about water scarcity throughout the state.
54.1% of voters are very concerned about the drying up of the GSL, and only 18% believe enough action is being taken.

Utahns are blessed to live in the most beautiful state in the nation. Whether it’s our mountains, our valleys, our red rock cliffs, or our rivers and lakes, there is so much to love about our environment. We need to do everything we can to be responsible stewards of our vibrant natural resources.

As Governor, Brian King will:

Keep our public lands in public hands and protect them from harmful development and resource extraction.
Focus on making continued improvements to address poor air quality and ensure that Utah families can breathe clean air year-round by incentivizing public transportation, working to improve clean air and energy standards, and encouraging non-polluting engines.
Take urgent action to conserve water and redirect it to the Great Salt Lake, recognizing to a greater degree the devastating environmental, economic, and public health impacts that the continued drying of the lake would pose to our state.
Create training initiatives for green jobs to support our transition to renewable energy