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Looking Ahead to the 2026 Session
Every year from January through March, the Utah Legislature meets for a fast-paced 45-day session to pass new laws, approve budgets, and set the direction for state policy. For construction, those decisions directly affect how we bid, build, hire, and plan; influencing both our risk and profitability. That’s why AGC of Utah is at the Capitol every day during the session, making sure lawmakers understand the real-world impact of their deci- sions on Utah’s builders. Interim Recap During the third quarter, AGC attended every interim committee meeting, engaging with policymakers on early drafts and concepts for 2026 legislation. Many of those discussions centered on issues you’ll read about below. This continued involvement has helped position AGC as the leading resource for construction policy in Utah, ensuring lawmakers turn to us first when questions arise about how a bill might affect our industry. Six Issues for the 2026 Session
1 After state audits of both K-12 school construction and DFCM-managed projects, legislators are preparing bills to reduce costs and improve oversight of taxpayer-funded construction. These propos- als may alter procurement rules, delivery methods, and project approval processes, with the goal of increasing efficiency across state and local building programs. K-12 and DFCM Construction Oversight 2 Contractor Licensing Updates In addition to general cleanup and modernization, lawmakers are exploring how to better regulate la- bor providers (contractors who primarily supply labor rather than materials). This could lead to a new specialty license with different tax and insurance reporting requirements. It’s worth noting that these conversations often spark broader debate. We’ve already heard early rumblings of legislators revisit- ing the entire licensing process, which could bring more significant changes.
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