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House Concurrent Resolution to Create Energy Compact with Idaho and Wyoming
2025 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jefferson Moss
Senate Sponsor:
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LONG TITLE
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General Description:
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This concurrent resolution encourages the establishment of an interstate compact for
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regional energy collaboration between Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
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Highlighted Provisions:
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This resolution:
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▸ recognizes the shared energy resources and challenges of Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho;
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▸ calls for the establishment of an interstate compact focused on regional energy
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collaboration;
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▸ directs the Governor's Office of Energy Development to initiate discussions and develop a
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framework for an interstate compact; and
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▸ expresses commitment to fostering regional cooperation on energy matters.
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Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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None
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Other Special Clauses:
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None
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Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
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WHEREAS, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho share a unique geographic and economic
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landscape rich in energy resources, including fossil fuels, renewable energy potential, and
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critical minerals essential for modern energy systems;
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WHEREAS, these states face similar challenges related to energy production, transmission,
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and distribution, including grid reliability, increasing energy demand, economic impacts of
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transitioning energy systems, environmental concerns, and federal regulatory burdens;
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WHEREAS, a regional approach to energy policy and development can leverage the
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strengths and resources of each state to benefit the region as a whole;
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WHEREAS, interstate compacts are a proven mechanism for addressing cross-border issues
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and fostering collaboration between states;
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WHEREAS, an interstate compact between Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho would:
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(1) align energy policies to foster innovation and investment;
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(2) enable collaboration on critical infrastructure projects, such as transmission lines and
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carbon capture systems; and
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(3) facilitate coordinated strategies to address environmental and regulatory challenges;
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and
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WHEREAS, this regional collaboration would strengthen the states' collective ability to:
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(1) advocate for federal policies and funding that support regional energy priorities; and
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(2) enhance energy resilience and reliability for the citizens of the region:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
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Governor concurring therein, calls upon the states of Wyoming and Idaho to join Utah in
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establishing an interstate compact focused on regional energy collaboration.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development, in
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coordination with other relevant agencies and stakeholders, shall:
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(1) initiate discussions with Wyoming and Idaho to identify shared priorities and goals;
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and
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(2) develop a framework for the proposed interstate compact.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to:
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(1) the Governor of Wyoming;
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(2) the Governor of Idaho;
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(3) the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development; and
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(4) the energy regulatory and policy bodies of Wyoming and Idaho.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature, the Governor concurring therein,
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expresses its commitment to fostering regional cooperation on energy and recognizes the
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mutual benefits of this partnership for the states involved and their residents.
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