Utah § 72-1-219 - Executive director authority during a natural disaster.

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§ 72-1-219. Executive director authority during a natural disaster.

Effective 5/6/2026
72-1-219. Executive director authority during a natural disaster.

(1)	As used in this section, "natural disaster" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-6a-803.

(2)	Subject to Subsection (3), the executive director may determine priorities and funding levels of projects and programs in the state transportation systems during and after a natural disaster.

(3)

The executive director may only determine priorities and funding levels of a project or program as described in Subsection (2) if:

(a)

the project or program is necessary to:

(i)	repair existing transportation infrastructure that was damaged during the natural disaster; or

(ii)	provide temporary transportation infrastructure or a program that facilitates a response to the natural disaster;

(b)

(i)	the commission is unable to meet in a timely manner to approve the priority and funding level of the projects; and

(ii)	the executive director makes reasonable efforts to facilitate a meeting of the commission;

(c)	as soon as practicable, the executive director notifies the governor, Legislature, and commission of a determination described under Subsection (2); and

(d)	the funding approved by the executive director for the project is less than $10,000,000.

(4)	Following a determination described under Subsection (2), the executive director shall ensure that any priorities and funding approved by the executive director is placed on the agenda of the next commission meeting for consideration.

(5)	The executive director shall report, as requested by the governor, Legislature, or commission, regarding any action taken under Subsection (2).

Enacted by Chapter 432, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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