Utah 2025 Regular Session

Utah House Bill HCR009 Compare Versions

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1		-	~~Enrolled Copy~~ H.C.R. 9
	1	+	02-17 10:22 H.C.R. 9
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3	3		House Concurrent Resolution to Create Energy Compact with Idaho and Wyoming
4	4		2025 GENERAL SESSION
5	5		STATE OF UTAH
6	6		Chief Sponsor: Jefferson Moss
7		-	Senate Sponsor: ~~Kirk A. Cullimore~~
	7	+	Senate Sponsor:
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11	11		LONG TITLE
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13	13		General Description:
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15	15		This concurrent resolution encourages the establishment of an interstate compact for
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17	17		regional energy collaboration between Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
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19	19		Highlighted Provisions:
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21	21		This resolution:
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23	23		▸ recognizes the shared energy resources and challenges of Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho;
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25	25		▸ calls for the establishment of an interstate compact focused on regional energy
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27	27		collaboration;
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29	29		▸ directs the Governor's Office of Energy Development to initiate discussions and develop a
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31	31		framework for an interstate compact; and
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33	33		▸ expresses commitment to fostering regional cooperation on energy matters.
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35	35		Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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37	37		None
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39	39		Other Special Clauses:
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45	45		Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
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47	47		WHEREAS, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho share a unique geographic and economic
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49	49		landscape rich in energy resources, including fossil fuels, renewable energy potential, and
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51	51		critical minerals essential for modern energy systems;
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53	53		WHEREAS, these states face similar challenges related to energy production, transmission,
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55	55		and distribution, including grid reliability, increasing energy demand, economic impacts of
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57	57		transitioning energy systems, environmental concerns, and federal regulatory burdens;
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59		-	WHEREAS, a regional approach to energy policy and development can leverage the ~~H.C.R. 9 Enrolled Copy~~
	59	+	WHEREAS, a regional approach to energy policy and development can leverage the
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61	61		strengths and resources of each state to benefit the region as a whole;
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63	63		WHEREAS, interstate compacts are a proven mechanism for addressing cross-border issues
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65	65		and fostering collaboration between states;
	66	+	H.C.R. 9 H.C.R. 9 02-17 10:22
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67	68		WHEREAS, an interstate compact between Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho would:
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69	70		(1) align energy policies to foster innovation and investment;
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71	72		(2) enable collaboration on critical infrastructure projects, such as transmission lines and
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73	74		carbon capture systems; and
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75	76		(3) facilitate coordinated strategies to address environmental and regulatory challenges;
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77	78		and
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79	80		WHEREAS, this regional collaboration would strengthen the states' collective ability to:
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81	82		(1) advocate for federal policies and funding that support regional energy priorities; and
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83	84		(2) enhance energy resilience and reliability for the citizens of the region:
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85	86		NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
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87	88		Governor concurring therein, calls upon the states of Wyoming and Idaho to join Utah in
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89	90		establishing an interstate compact focused on regional energy collaboration.
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91	92		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development, in
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93	94		coordination with other relevant agencies and stakeholders, shall:
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95	96		(1) initiate discussions with Wyoming and Idaho to identify shared priorities and goals;
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97	98		and
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99	100		(2) develop a framework for the proposed interstate compact.
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101	102		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to:
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103	104		(1) the Governor of Wyoming;
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105	106		(2) the Governor of Idaho;
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107	108		(3) the Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development; and
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109	110		(4) the energy regulatory and policy bodies of Wyoming and Idaho.
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111	112		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature, the Governor concurring therein,
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113	114		expresses its commitment to fostering regional cooperation on energy and recognizes the
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115	116		mutual benefits of this partnership for the states involved and their residents.
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