This resolution removes brackets surrounding section titles in the Utah Constitution, treating it as a technical editing change rather than a substantive amendment. It directs the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel to prepare all future constitutional amendment resolutions and published versions of the constitution without these brackets. The bill does not alter constitutional content or affect citizens, as it only addresses formatting in official legal documents.
HB 356 clarifies Utah's rules for the federal 340B drug discount program, which provides discounted medications to eligible healthcare organizations. It defines key terms like "340B covered entity" (e.g., hospitals or clinics participating in the federal program) and prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting contracts between pharmacies and these entities or requiring excessive data sharing beyond federal requirements. The bill directly affects 340B-covered entities, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers by ensuring they cannot interfere with program participation or impose unnecessary conditions. It makes technical updates to Utah law without new funding, aligning state rules with federal program standards.
HB 12 amends Utah's definition of "recreational infrastructure project" to explicitly include trail/facility improvements and equipment acquisitions that enhance access for disabled or adaptive users. This change directly affects state parks, outdoor recreation projects, and grant applicants seeking funding under existing infrastructure programs. The key mechanism expands eligibility for infrastructure grants by adding specific language to the definition, ensuring accessibility upgrades qualify for funding. The bill makes no new funding commitments but clarifies what projects can be supported through current grant processes. It takes effect May 6, 2026.
HB 11 amends Utah’s law regarding searches for dyed diesel fuel violations. It clarifies that government officials (including law enforcement) may only inspect a vehicle’s fuel for such violations if they have probable cause, the vehicle owner’s consent, or are conducting a search at a port-of-entry. Crucially, the bill states that simply observing a diesel-powered vehicle on a highway does not create sufficient probable cause for an inspection. This change directly affects law enforcement officers and vehicle owners by setting clear limits on when fuel inspections can occur. The amendment does not alter the underlying prohibition on using dyed diesel on highways or the associated penalties.
HB 19 requires community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to create and update emergency response plans by December 2026 (with annual updates), while smaller systems must do so by July 2027. It mandates that any security breach threatening water quality or supply must be reported to the Utah Cyber Center within two hours. The bill also requires the Division of Drinking Water to annually report on security practices to legislative committees and classifies emergency response plans as protected records. These provisions aim to strengthen cybersecurity and emergency preparedness at drinking water facilities across Utah.
HB 50 amends Utah's child protection ombudsman system to better support parents and children in state custody cases. It requires the ombudsman to accept complaints from parents directly, provide clear rights information on their website, and submit annual reports to legislative committees. The bill also mandates that police or child welfare workers inform parents about the ombudsman when removing a child into protective custody. These changes aim to increase transparency and accessibility for families navigating child welfare proceedings, without altering funding or creating new programs.
HB 79 amends Utah's Governmental Immunity Act to expand legal protection for government entities and employees. It explicitly grants immunity from lawsuits when responding to disasters or providing emergency medical services (including by first responders), clarifying that this protection isn't limited to specific emergency types. The bill affects government employees performing these duties, ensuring they cannot be sued for actions taken during disaster response or emergency medical care. These changes are technical amendments to existing immunity provisions with no new funding or significant policy shifts.
HB 55 requires schools and government agencies contracting with education technology vendors to include specific privacy clauses in their agreements. It mandates that if a vendor illegally sells student data (violating state or federal law), the school must notify the vendor within 30 days and terminate the contract if the violation isn’t fixed within another 30 days. The bill also prohibits vendors from charging fees or seeking damages for contract termination due to privacy violations and repeals a prior provision allowing vendors to respond to student feedback requests. This directly affects schools, their ed tech vendors, and student data privacy protections under Utah law.
HB 66 extends the repeal date for Utah's Soil Health Program from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This amendment directly affects the program itself, which supports agricultural practices that improve soil quality and sustainability for Utah farmers and ranchers. The bill changes Section 63I-1-204 of Utah Code to delay the program's termination by 10 years. No new funding is appropriated, and the change only modifies the program's scheduled end date without altering its current structure or operations. The bill passed unanimously and takes effect May 6, 2026.
HB 75 amends Utah's education laws to better support American Indian and Alaska Native students. It defines "American Indian and Alaska Native concentrated schools" (those with ≥29% Native students), expands grant eligibility for schools serving these students (prioritizing certain counties), and requires the state board to adopt a specific education plan by 2027. The bill mandates annual reporting to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee on grant use, program effectiveness, and plan implementation. It updates existing grant rules and creates new reporting requirements without appropriating new funds. The policy directly affects Utah schools with significant Native student populations and tribal communities through improved resource targeting and accountability.
This procedural bill (HJR 1) amends the Utah Legislature's internal operating rules. It defines terms like "minority leader" and "sunset bill," modifies journal publication requirements for the Senate and House, updates procedures for extraordinary sessions, and allows legislators to co-sponsor bills from the opposite chamber. The resolution also establishes specific handling rules for sunset bills (requiring the Senate to table House sunset bills on third reading and the House to refer Senate sunset bills to Rules Committee). As a procedural measure, it affects only legislative operations, not public policy or funding.
HB 392 creates a "three-judge panel" process for specific civil cases in Utah district courts involving state entities or officials. It requires that when the attorney general, governor, or Legislature is a party, a panel of three randomly selected district judges (each from a different judicial district) must hear the case instead of a single judge. The Utah Supreme Court gains exclusive authority to review decisions from these panels, and standard venue rules no longer apply to such cases. This applies only to civil actions where state entities or officials are involved, with no new funding or policy changes for the public.
