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UT HB0170

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rex Shipp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to obtain voter approval through a referendum before issuing general obligation bonds for school construction or improvement projects

  • Establishes specific procedures and timelines for placing bond questions on election ballots

  • Sets requirements for the information that must be provided to voters regarding proposed bond amounts, purposes, and estimated tax impacts

  • Applies to bonds exceeding a specified threshold amount, with smaller projects potentially exempt from referendum requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/18/2026
Rules2/17/2026
Revenue and Taxation1/28/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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