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Local government leadership roles in Utah would face new restrictions on holding dual positions under this bill. Starting May 6, 2026, an elected county executive, county manager or administrator, or a municipal mayor or manager would be barred from simultaneously serving on the city council or county commission that governs the same area where they hold their executive role. Anyone already in this dual role when the law takes effect could continue serving until January 31, 2027, or until a replacement is sworn in, whichever comes first, while anyone who ends up in this situation after the law takes effect would have up to one year to step down from the legislative seat. This temporary grace period for existing officeholders is set to expire on July 1, 2027, after which the prohibition would apply without exception.