The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee has no bills currently under review for the 2027 General Session, according to state legislative records released on Sept. 1, 2026. The committee, which handles matters related to transportation, public utilities, energy, and technology, has not identified any requested or recommended legislation at this time.
No Legislation Under Review
As of the Sept. 1, 2026, data from the Utah Legislature, the committee has no active bills being tracked for the upcoming 2027 General Session. The legislative tracking system shows zero results for the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee regarding requested legislation for the next session. This indicates that no specific bills have been submitted to the committee for review or recommendation as the 2027 session approaches.
No Funding or Study Items
The committee's current status includes no identified appropriation issues or funding items. Legislative records for the 2026 session confirm that the committee has not processed any study items or background information related to new legislative mandates for the upcoming year. This lack of pending legislation applies across the various categories managed by the group, including transportation and technology sectors.
Committee Membership and Leadership
The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee is composed of several members representing both Republican and Democratic interests. According to the Utah Legislature's committee information, the members include Chair Sen. Wayne A. Harper (R), Sen. Don L. Ipson (R), Sen. Ann Millner (R), Sen. Chris H. Wilson (R), and Sen. Ronald M. Winterton (R). The committee also includes Democratic members Sen. Karen Kwan (D) and Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe (D). Supporting the committee's operations are policy analyst Rachel Brooks and administrative assistant Gabi Prior.
Legislative Context
The committee operates within the broader framework of the Utah State Legislature, which maintains distinct committees for various legislative functions. The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee is one of numerous specialized bodies tasked with reviewing specific policy areas. Other committees mentioned in the legislative directory include the Senate Business and Labor Committee, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture, Environment, and Quality Appropriations Subcommittee.
Future Legislative Outlook
While the committee has not presented any legislation for the 2027 General Session as of Sept. 1, 2026, it remains an active body within the Utah legislative system. The committee continues to maintain its membership and structure as it prepares for future sessions, even as no immediate legislative or funding requirements have been recorded for the upcoming cycle.
