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UT HB0170
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rex Shipp
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts to obtain voter approval through a referendum before issuing general obligation bonds for school construction or improvement projects
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Establishes specific procedures and timelines for placing bond questions on election ballots
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Sets requirements for the information that must be provided to voters regarding proposed bond amounts, purposes, and estimated tax impacts
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Applies to bonds exceeding a specified threshold amount, with smaller projects potentially exempt from referendum requirements
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Amends existing provisions in Utah Code related to school district bonding authority and fiscal accountability
Legislative Description
School Board Referendum Amendments
Government Operations (State Issues)
Last Action
House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
3/6/2026