Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 317 First Substitute (2024GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Musselman, C.R.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/12/2024

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms;
• directs the Office of Energy Development to study the feasibility and benefits of storing liquid fuel within the state;
• specifies study requirements and considerations;
• allows the Office of Energy Development to contract with consultants for the study; and
• requires a report of the study results and recommendations.

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Bill text

ENERGY STORAGE AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Calvin R. Musselman
Senate Sponsor: 
 Kirk A. Cullimore
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill requires the Office of Energy Development to conduct a study analyzing
Utah's liquid fuels infrastructure and supply chain.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines terms;
▸ directs the Office of Energy Development to study the feasibility and benefits of
storing liquid fuel within the state;
▸ specifies study requirements and considerations;
▸ allows the Office of Energy Development to contract with consultants for the study;
and
▸ requires a report of the study results and recommendations.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
79-6-404
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
79-6-404
 is enacted to read:
 79-6-404.
Authority to study liquid fuel storage reserve.
(1) As used in this section, "liquid fuel" means gasoline, ethanol, diesel, jet fuel,
propane, and other transportation fuels used in the state.
(2) The office shall conduct a study analyzing the potential benefits, risks, feasibility,
and requirements of establishing a Utah liquid fuel storage reserve.
(3) A study conducted under this section shall evaluate:
(a) current and predicted liquid fuel consumption patterns and needs for the state;
(b) existing liquid fuel infrastructure in the state, including refineries, pipelines,
railroads, and storage facilities;
(c) strengths and vulnerabilities in the state's regional and national liquid fuel supply
chains;
(d) impacts on fuel availability from natural disasters, accidents, or other causes;
(e) feasibility of storage options to mitigate supply risks, including:
(i) optimal locations, including salt caverns located in the state;
(ii) ownership structures;
(iii) inventory management;
(iv) strategies for prioritizing fuel supplies in emergency situations;
(v) accessibility protocols; and
(vi) funding mechanisms;
(f) public-private partnership opportunities to serve strategic initiatives and critical
needs; and
(g) economic modeling to analyze required state fuel reserve sizes and costs.
(4) The office may contract with independent experts and consultants to assist with the
study described in this section.
(5) The office shall present the results and recommendations from the study in a report
to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee by November 30, 2024.
Section 2. 
Effective date.
This bill takes effect on May 1, 2024.