University of Utah Research Park Act
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This bill would confirm the University of Utah's use of 593 acres in Salt Lake City for a research park and related university purposes.
What it does
This bill would formally recognize the University of Utah's use of approximately 593 acres of land in Salt Lake City as a valid public purpose. Under this proposal, the land would be designated for use as a university research park and other related university functions. These authorized purposes would specifically include the development of student housing and a transit hub.
Who is affected
The bill directly affects the University of Utah by confirming its use of approximately 593 acres of land for a research park and related university purposes. The university is authorized to use this land for the development of student housing and a transit hub. Additionally, the bill impacts the local community in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the specified nonfederal land is located.
Key provisions
- Confirmation of land use for research park. The bill confirms that the University of Utah's use of approximately 593 acres of nonfederal land in Salt Lake City as a research park is a valid public purpose.
- Authorization of related university developments. The legislation specifies that valid public purposes for the land include the development of student housing and a transit hub.
Fiscal impact
- S. 1453, University of Utah Research Park Act· As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 11, 2025
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill confirms and validates the existing use of approximately 593 acres of nonfederal land as a university research park and for related university purposes, such as student housing and transit development.
Stated purpose
The bill seeks to formally recognize the University of Utah's use of approximately 593 acres of nonfederal land in Salt Lake City as a valid public purpose. This designation supports the land's continued use as a university research park and for associated developments, including student housing and a transit hub.