This bill, contingent on passage of a proposed constitutional amendment, provides the beginning date for the Legislature's annual sessions.
This bill:
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Utah's legislative calendar would shift under this bill, but only if voters first approve a related change to the state constitution. Currently, the Legislature meets in a single annual general session; this bill would instead schedule an annual budget session beginning the fourth Monday in February, a first general session beginning the first Monday in May, and a second general session beginning the second Monday in September. These new dates would only take effect starting January 1, 2028, and only if a proposed constitutional amendment on legislative sessions (H.J.R. 22) is passed by the Legislature and approved by a majority of Utah voters at the next general election.
Introduction
Feb 10
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionFeb 10
House Rules
House Committee
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
This bill, contingent on passage of a proposed constitutional amendment, provides the beginning date for the Legislature's annual sessions.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's legislative calendar would shift under this bill, but only if voters first approve a related change to the state constitution. Currently, the Legislature meets in a single annual general session; this bill would instead schedule an annual budget session beginning the fourth Monday in February, a first general session beginning the first Monday in May, and a second general session beginning the second Monday in September. These new dates would only take effect starting January 1, 2028, and only if a proposed constitutional amendment on legislative sessions (H.J.R. 22) is passed by the Legislature and approved by a majority of Utah voters at the next general election.
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