S.J.R. 8
EnrolledJoint Resolution to Initiate a Law School at Utah Valley University
Joint Resolution to Initiate a Law School at Utah Valley University
Introduction
Jan 21
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 29
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 17
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Feb 27
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Senate Concurrence
Mar 6
What This Bill Does
This resolution directs Utah Valley University to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a law school.
Key Provisions
This resolution:
- recognizes the need for increased access to legal education in the state;
- acknowledges Utah Valley University's mission to serve working professionals;
- directs Utah Valley University to study the feasibility of establishing a law school at the Thanksgiving Point campus;
- requires evaluation of facility needs, faculty requirements, accreditation pathways, and market viability;
- directs Utah Valley University to design programming focused on evening and weekend instruction for working professionals; and
- requires a report to the Legislature on findings and recommendations.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary, reviewed by Better Utah staff.
This resolution directs Utah Valley University to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on establishing a law school at its Thanksgiving Point campus in Lehi, examining facility needs, faculty requirements, accreditation pathways, market demand, tuition costs, and five-year budget projections — with a particular focus on designing evening and weekend programs for working professionals. UVU must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by November 30, 2026.
S.J.R. 8
EnrolledJoint Resolution to Initiate a Law School at Utah Valley University
Introduction
Jan 21
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 29
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 17
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 18
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Feb 27
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Senate Concurrence
Mar 6
IntroductionJan 21
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 29
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 17
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 18
House RulesMar 3
House CommitteeFeb 27
House Floor VoteMar 6
Senate ConcurrenceMar 6
What This Bill Does
This resolution directs Utah Valley University to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a law school.
Key Provisions
This resolution:
- recognizes the need for increased access to legal education in the state;
- acknowledges Utah Valley University's mission to serve working professionals;
- directs Utah Valley University to study the feasibility of establishing a law school at the Thanksgiving Point campus;
- requires evaluation of facility needs, faculty requirements, accreditation pathways, and market viability;
- directs Utah Valley University to design programming focused on evening and weekend instruction for working professionals; and
- requires a report to the Legislature on findings and recommendations.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary, reviewed by Better Utah staff.
This resolution directs Utah Valley University to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on establishing a law school at its Thanksgiving Point campus in Lehi, examining facility needs, faculty requirements, accreditation pathways, market demand, tuition costs, and five-year budget projections — with a particular focus on designing evening and weekend programs for working professionals. UVU must submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by November 30, 2026.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History50
Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:46 PM