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H.J.R. 3

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Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Term of Office

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H.J.R. 3Failed

Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Term of Office

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Senate
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What This Bill Does

This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution by imposing term limits for state elected officials.

Key Provisions

This resolution:

  • limit officials elected to a state office to no more than eight years in the office; and
  • provide for how to calculate the limitation.

Plain-Language Summary

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This joint resolution proposes amending the Utah Constitution to impose an eight-year term limit on all state elected officials, including members of the Utah Legislature and statewide officeholders such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer. Only years served on or after January 1, 2027 count toward the limit, and time spent filling a mid-term vacancy before winning a full election does not count. The resolution also updates succession rules to ensure that someone filling a vacancy as Governor cannot exceed the eight-year limit in that office. Because this is a constitutional amendment, it does not take effect unless Utah voters approve it at the next general election.