State • Utah

HB 514: Utah Energy Council Amendments

Neil WalterEnacted

HB 514 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

Lawmakers are updating the rules for the **Utah Energy Council**, a group that advises the state on energy policy. The bill is currently being reviewed by representatives in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for updated energy policy advice

Risks

  • No immediate material impact on environmental outcomes

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Updates administrative efficiency

Risks

  • No direct change to energy market infrastructure

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Aligns advisory structure with state needs

Risks

  • No direct impact on constituent rights or public services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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