H.B. 483 Flower Sales Modifications

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The bill would let people who are allowed to grow flowers on their property also sell those flowers from home. Cities could still require a business license for these sales, and local rules would still apply.

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Every vote

• 9 yes, 0 no, 3 absentHouse Political Subdivisions Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 18, 2026Who voted how
• 65 yes, 0 no, 10 absentFinal House vote · Feb 24, 2026
• 5 yes, 0 no, 3 absentSenate Business and Labor Committee: vote to approve it · Mar 2, 2026Who voted how

Hearings and debates

• Feb 18, 2026 House Political Subdivisions Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (14 turns)

  1. Committee chair (presiding)1:33:46

     Thank you for your patience. Welcome. We, um, will be discussing HB 4 83 flower sales modifications. Good

  2. Rep. Doug Owens1:33:54

     Morning and I hope a good deal, Les Complicated. I'm gonna be joined by Terry Camp from the Farm Bureau, and, uh, would love to just tell you briefly about this bill. Um, this bill, uh, confirms people who have a right to grow flowers on their property, can also sell 'em, uh, at, at their house, um, under reasonable local licensing rules. Um, that where it's a lawful use of the property. The problem is some, uh, cities have ordinances that allow home production, but they'll say within the dwelling and they prohibit commercial agriculture. And so a combination of those two things stops people from selling flowers. Um, so we're just, uh, in this case weighing in as the, uh, political entity at about, uh, how our subdivisions should regulate the sale of this, uh, of this homegrown product. I think, uh, home production agriculture is a, is an, uh, kind of a practice whose time has come and there's, uh, increasing numbers of people who want to do this. And, uh, with that, I'll, I'd like to have you hear a comment from, um, Mr. Camp from the Farm Bureau.

  3. Terry Camp, Utah Farm Bureau1:35:07

     Um, good morning. I was planning to just talk in public comment, but I put a lot of time into this statement, so I'm gonna read it. I think you'll enjoy it. So, um, my, my name's Terry Camp. I'm the Vice President of Public Policy for the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. Um, we, we support this bill and are grateful for him running it for us. Uh, we believe this is a common sense clarification. If a homeowner has the legal right to grow flowers on their property, they should also have the right to sell those same flowers. Uh, this bill does not uproot local authority. Cities and counties may require a standard business license. What it prevents is the illogical situation where zoning says you can grow it, but another ordinance says you cannot sell it. The cup flower industry is budding in Utah, driven in part by small and backyard growers. Um, many aspiring entrepreneurs turn small plots into viable small and micro businesses. Yet some of these growers find their efforts stemmed by technicalities, told that they can cultivate their products, but cannot petal them to customers. What incarnation can they do? This? Bill re removes a thorn in the side of local flower farmers and ensures they don't wilt under pressure from conflicting rules. By passing this bill, you'll allow these small businesses to bloom where they're planted, strengthening local economies, supporting entrepreneurship, and bringing clarity and fairness to our code. I'll end by saying, roses are red, violets are blue. We love this bill and you should too. So thanks. Excellent. Thank you. A few days after Valentine's Day. So I think if that speech doesn't kill this bill, it's gonna be really, really successful. And Mr. Camp would like me to inform the committee members that he's in town all week. We're a flower tie even for this event. So, And that concludes the presentation. Thank you.

  4. Committee chair (presiding)1:36:54

     All Right, thank you. Uh, any questions from the committee? All right. Seeing none, is there anyone here from the public that wishes to speak to this bill? We do have one. Please come forward.

  5. Amber Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food1:37:12

     Good morning. My name is Amber Brown. I'm Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture and Food. Um, we support HP 4 83. Uh, we appreciate Representative Owens running this bill. Um, in our department vision statement, it says that we promote, preserve, and protect all forms of agricultural production, and that includes cut flowers. And that industry is, is booming right now, and we are very excited by that. And so we want these producers to be able to sell the products that are grown on their property. And I think this, this bill closes on a loophole that may be limiting their ability to be successful. So we encourage the committee to support it. Thank you.

  6. Committee chair (presiding)1:37:49

     Okay. Thank you. We do have one online comment and, um, just as a reminder, we do have the timer for a minute and a half. Sarah, as bridge.

  7. Sarah Asbridge, Utah Cut Flower Farm Association1:37:58

     Hi, my name is Sarah as Bridge, and I'm a flower farmer and also a board member for the Utah Cut Flower Farm Association. And I am speaking on behalf of the association. Uh, we support this legislation as we feel, feel this bill is needed to clarify regulations and reduce unnecessary barriers. Many of our members, uh, operate on limited backyard acreage and, um, clear and reasonable policy enables our growers to be viable and also visible and to continue to contribute to the economy Here in Utah, um, the cut flower industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our state's agricultural community and small family operated flower farms contribute to local economies. They strengthen and enrich our communities, and they increase access and options for consumers. Um, this bill represents a meaningful step, uh, towards supporting that growth. And thank you for your time and your consideration.

  8. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:04

     Okay, thank you. That will conclude our public comment. Um, portion will come back to the committee for further questions or actions. Representative Arthur.

  9. Rep. John Arthur1:39:16

     Thank you Madam Chair. I'd like to make a motion that we favorably recommend HP 4 83.

  10. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:24

      Okay. The motion is to favorably recommend h HP 4 83. Would you like to speak to that motion?

  11. Unknown speaker1:39:28speaker not certain

      Um, no. This bill is a, is a good bill. I will just say also that I, I teach sixth grade figurative language. I'm gonna use that speech for teaching my students about puns and, and as a punishment anytime they, they get outta line. Although I really enjoyed it, it was very good.

  12. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:48

      K into the sponsor to that motion.

  13. Rep. Doug Owens1:39:51

      Uh, I'll waive.

  14. Committee chair (presiding)1:39:54

      All right. Um, the motion is to favorably recommend HB 4 83 flower sales modifications. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Say no. That motion passes unanimously. Thank you, Representative Owens. You can stay there.

• Feb 24, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
  Transcript (6 turns)

  1. Meeting Clerk43:08

     House Bill 4 83 Flower sales modifications by Representative Owens. This bill was heard in political subdivisions with the vote of 9 0 3.

  2. Speaker (presiding)43:17

     Representative Owens. Thank

  3. Rep. Doug Owens43:19

     You Mr. Speaker. Uh, this bill relates to cut flowers, which is a dynamically growing part of our specialty agriculture sector in the state. There's an annual flower show, uh, run by the Farm Association Conference that, uh, attracts hundreds of home, uh, flower producers. And so this bill says, if you can grow flowers on your lot, you're allowed to sell those flowers subject to your municipality, requiring you to get a business license. So we're not taking that away from the city. The problem is that many ordinances in place in cities allow for home business production, but they'll usually specify within the dwelling. And of course, you don't want to grow your flowers within the dwelling unless you got a greenhouse. So we're just trying to let people, uh, be able to sell flowers that grow in their yard. Those ordinances will typically ban commercial agriculture. So we're trying to square that, uh, difference between the typical municipal regulations. Um, and as I say, the municipalities can still require you to get a license to produce the flowers. And, uh, I just point out in closing that this bill is supported by the Farm Bureau. Thank you Mr. Speaker.

  4. Speaker (presiding)44:28

     Thank you Representative Owens. Discussion to the bill. See none represent Owens For summation,

  5. Rep. Doug Owens44:35

     I'll waive summation is weighed.

  6. Speaker (presiding)44:37

     Voting is open on house bill 4 83. Sales modifications, seeing all present, having voted voting will be closed. House bill 4 83 having received 65 yay votes and zero nay votes passes a house and be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration matter. Reading Clerk

• Mar 2, 2026 Senate Business and Labor Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (13 turns)

  1. Rep. Doug Owens2:12:45

     Representative Owens, uh, house Bill 4 83 flower sales modifications. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Try to help you get back on schedule. This bill simply says if you have a right to grow flowers on your property, you also have a right to sell them subject to getting your local licensing. Uh, and I've got your licensing from your local, uh, municipality. And, and I'll just, uh, turn the presentation now over to the Farm Bureau, Mr. Terry Camp.

  2. Terry Camp, Vice President, Public Policy, Utah Farm Bureau Federation2:13:11

     I'll be extremely brief. Um, so my name's Terry Camp. I'm the Vice President of Public Policy for the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, and we're proud to plan our support behind this bill. Uh, this proposal's a straightforward clarification. We often see cities and counties that have home occupation business licenses that either require businesses to take the business to take place entirely within the dwelling, or sometimes let's say you can grow things in your backyard and plants, but you can't have any commercial agricultural activities on your land in a residential area. And so this bill just clarifies that if an individual has the right to grow flowers on their property, they should also have the right to sell, transfer, or trade those flowers. It's, it's narrow to cut flowers. Um, the Utah Cup flower industry is beginning to blossom and thanks to dedicated small scale and backyard growers who are turning modest plots into meaningful sources of income, um, this bill is supported by the Utah Cup Flower Farm Association. And we just, we believe that it'll help prune away unnecessary barriers so that local growers can stand tall and contribute to their communities without withering under conflicting rules. And that's all I have. Thank you. I appreciate the botanical illusions. That concludes the presentation. Thank you.

  3. Committee chair2:14:22

     We'll come back to the committee for further clarifying questions. Seeing that, is there anyone in the public like to testify in this? We do have one. Anyone online? Thank you. Amber. Here. Oh, sorry. Amber. Thanks.

  4. Amber Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food2:14:39

     Uh, Amber Brown. Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture and Food. We just want to thank the sponsor for running this bill. And the department supports the bill and we support our cut flower industry. And we want to, if they're able to grow flowers on their property, they should be able to sell those flowers and not be denied a business license. So we urge the committee to support the bill. Thank you.

  5. Committee chair2:14:59

     Thank you. Thanks, Amber. Um, Senator Ipson, did you have a question?

  6. Sen. Don L. Ipson2:15:04

     No, I want make a motion. Okay.

  7. Committee chair2:15:06

     And we'll close public, uh, testimony, public comment, and come back to the committee for further deliberation or actions.

  8. Sen. Don L. Ipson2:15:13

     Senator Ipson? Yes. I make a motion to house Bill 4 83. Pass out this committee with a favorable recommendation.

  9. Committee chair2:15:19

     Okay. The motion before is to favorably recommend for house Bill 4 83. Any discussion of that? Seeing none representative you'd like to som uh, I'll waive. Thank you. Thank you. Smart move.

  10. Unknown speaker2:15:31speaker not certain

      Senator Ipson, I'll waive and waive as well.

  11. Committee chair2:15:33

      We'll place the motion. All in favor of the motion, say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Nay Opposed, say nay. Rule that passes five to zero. Thank you. Thank you. Okay.

  12. Unknown speaker2:15:44speaker not certain

      How long does the bill have to stay on consent? I, yeah, it's, they'll, we're past that. 'cause it has to say three days, three business days. Yeah, we could hear it Saturday maybe. Well, I think it's Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Okay.

  13. Committee chair2:15:59

      Uh, representative Pucci, I saw her earlier. She's still here. One minute. She'll be here in just a minute. Okay, we're gonna move on as Representative Eliason come on up.