S.B. 130: River Restoration Amendments
4 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.
About this bill
Signed by the governor on March 25, 2026. This bill addresses provisions related to Jordan River improvement projects.
- Modifies how the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (division) expends money related to a Jordan River improvement project, including: allowing the division to expend money for an activity along the entire length of the Jordan River; and requiring the division to consult with the Jordan River Commission before expending money for an improvement project
- Creates a matching grant program for counties and municipalities to fund improvement projects that increase access to a recreational activity on the Jordan River
- Appropriates funding for the matching grant program
- Makes technical and conforming changes
Utah Senate, January 21, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on Second · SB 130
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 28 Nays 0 Abs 1
Yes (28)
- Ann Millner
- Brady Brammer
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Chris H. Wilson
- Daniel McCay
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- J. Stuart Adams
- Jen Plumb
- Jerry W Stevenson
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Kirk A. Cullimore
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Luz Escamilla
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Scott D. Sandall
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper
Absent or not voting (1)
Utah Senate, January 27, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · 1st Sub. SB 130
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 26 Nays 0 Abs 3
Yes (26)
- Brady Brammer
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Chris H. Wilson
- Daniel McCay
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- J. Stuart Adams
- Jen Plumb
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Luz Escamilla
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Scott D. Sandall
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper
Absent or not voting (3)
Utah House, March 4, 2026
Senate 3rd Reading, Final Passage · 1st Sub. SB 130
Result as recorded: Passed, Yeas 69 Nays 0 N/V 6
Yes (66)
- A. Cory Maloy
- Andrew Stoddard
- Angela Romero
- Anthony E. Loubet
- Ariel Defay
- Ashlee Matthews
- Bridger Bolinder
- Carl R. Albrecht
- Carol S. Moss
- Casey Snider
- Cheryl K. Acton
- Christine F. Watkins
- Clinton Okerlund
- Colin W. Jack
- David Shallenberger
- Doug Fiefia
- Doug Owens
- Doug Welton
- Grant Amjad Miller
- Hoang Nguyen
- Jake Fitisemanu
- Jake Sawyer
- James A. Dunnigan
- Jason B. Kyle
- Jason E. Thompson
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost
- Jill Koford
- John Arthur
- Jon Hawkins
- Jordan D. Teuscher
- Joseph Elison
- Karen M. Peterson
- Karianne Lisonbee
- Katy Hall
- Kay J. Christofferson
- Ken Ivory
- Kristen Chevrier
- Leah Hansen
- Lisa Shepherd
- Logan Monson
- Mark A. Strong
- Matt MacPherson
- Melissa G. Ballard
- Mike Schultz
- Nelson T. Abbott
- Norman K Thurston
- Paul A. Cutler
- R. Neil Walter
- Raymond P. Ward
- Rex P. Shipp
- Rosalba Dominguez
- Ryan D. Wilcox
- Sahara Hayes
- Sandra Hollins
- Scott H. Chew
- Stephanie Gricius
- Stephen L. Whyte
- Steve Eliason
- Stewart E. Barlow
- Thomas W. Peterson
- Tiara Auxier
- Tracy Miller
- Troy Shelley
- Val L. Peterson
- Verona Mauga
- Walt Brooks
Absent or not voting (5)
Utah Senate, March 4, 2026
Concurrence, Final Passage · 1st Sub. SB 130
Result as recorded: Ayes 28 Nays 0 Abs 1
Yes (28)
- Ann Millner
- Brady Brammer
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Chris H. Wilson
- Daniel McCay
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Evan J. Vickers
- Heidi Balderree
- J. Stuart Adams
- Jen Plumb
- Jerry W Stevenson
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keith Grover
- Keven J. Stratton
- Kirk A. Cullimore
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Scott D. Sandall
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper