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University of Utah Research Park Act
1/2/2024, 4:50 PM
Summary of Bill S 1260
Bill 118 s 1260, also known as the University of Utah Research Park Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish the University of Utah Research Park as a national research center for the study of various scientific and technological fields.
The University of Utah Research Park is currently a hub for research and innovation in the state of Utah, and this bill aims to further enhance its capabilities by designating it as a national research center. This designation would provide additional funding and resources to the research park, allowing it to expand its research efforts and attract top scientists and researchers from around the country.
The bill outlines specific areas of research that the University of Utah Research Park will focus on, including biotechnology, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. It also includes provisions for collaboration with other research institutions and private sector companies to further enhance the research capabilities of the park. Overall, the University of Utah Research Park Act aims to promote scientific and technological innovation in the United States by designating the University of Utah Research Park as a national research center. This bill has the potential to drive economic growth and create new opportunities for research and development in the state of Utah and beyond.
The University of Utah Research Park is currently a hub for research and innovation in the state of Utah, and this bill aims to further enhance its capabilities by designating it as a national research center. This designation would provide additional funding and resources to the research park, allowing it to expand its research efforts and attract top scientists and researchers from around the country.
The bill outlines specific areas of research that the University of Utah Research Park will focus on, including biotechnology, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. It also includes provisions for collaboration with other research institutions and private sector companies to further enhance the research capabilities of the park. Overall, the University of Utah Research Park Act aims to promote scientific and technological innovation in the United States by designating the University of Utah Research Park as a national research center. This bill has the potential to drive economic growth and create new opportunities for research and development in the state of Utah and beyond.
Congressional Summary of S 1260
University of Utah Research Park Act
This bill confirms the use by the University of Utah of approximately 593 acres of specified nonfederal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a university research park and for related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub), as valid public purposes. The United States has a reversionary interest in the land.
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Current Status of Bill S 1260
Bill S 1260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill S 1260 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill S 1260's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159. as of July 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1260
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1260
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Land transfers
- Utah
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1260
University of Utah Research Park Act
University of Utah Research Park Act
University of Utah Research Park Act
A bill to release the reversionary interest of the United States in certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1260
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