Joint Resolution Emphasizing State Authority in Election Governance
This non-binding resolution (SJR 7) urges Utah's six U.S. Congressional members to support state authority over election processes. It emphasizes federalism principles from Utah's constitution and the Tenth Amendment, calling for congressional action - including potential constitutional amendments - to affirm states' power to govern elections and campaign finance rules. The resolution does not change laws or affect voters directly; it is a formal statement urging federal representatives to champion state election authority.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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The bill text remained identical, but a timestamp was added to the end of the document, indicating the document was updated or finalized on March 14, 2025, at 1:31 PM. No substantive policy, legal, or financial changes were made to the resolution itself.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the legislative content is identical to the previous version.
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A timestamp (3-14-25 1:31 PM) was appended to the document, likely marking the finalization or last revision date.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Mar 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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