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Senate approves designating Spiral Jetty as Utah’s state work of art
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 211 to designate the Spiral Jetty (transcribed in debate as the 'Bridal Jetty') as the statework of art after floor debate, an amendment to insert 'land' before 'art,' and a recorded third-reading vote of 23-1 with five absent.
Senators on Day 38 passed House Bill 211 to designate the Spiral Jetty (referred to in floor debate as the "Bridal Jetty") as Utah—s state work of art.
Senator Knudsen presented the bill on the Senate floor, noting the work—s international profile and historical ties to Box Elder County. Knudsen described the Jetty as a distinctive example of land art and moved that the measure be read a third time and passed. "The Bridal Jetty is 1 of the top 10 land art features in the entire world," the sponsor said during debate.
Supporters argued the designation would promote tourism and honor a well-known piece of land art. Senator Davis, speaking in favor of a floor amendment, said the amendment accomplished both honoring the artist and recognizing local ties. Opponents raised no substantive legal objections on the floor; discussion focused on terminology and cultural context.
Senators agreed to a floor amendment inserting the word "land" before the word "art" in the bill language, after several senators and members of the floor argued that the term "land art" best describes the Spiral Jetty. After amendment and a roll-call tally, the Senate recorded 23 yeas, 1 nay and 5 absent; the measure passed and was sent to the House for signature.
Next steps: the bill will be forwarded to the House for signature and (if signed) be enrolled per the legislative process.
