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UT HB0384

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Norman Thurston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Utah Office of Data Privacy is formally designated as an office within the Department of Government Operations
  • Department of Government Operations gains explicit oversight authority over the state's comprehensive accounting system and executive branch payroll services
  • Division of Finance director's duties shift from auditing all claims against the state to monitoring internal controls over state financial transactions
  • Division of Technology Services is added to the definition of "executive branch entity" for payroll services purposes, removing a December 31, 2011 date-specific reference
  • Beginning May 6, 2026, executive directors of 13 state departments and offices (including Commerce, Corrections, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and others) will hold the title "commissioner" instead of "executive director" or "director"

Legislative Description

Executive Branch Agency Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/20/2026
Rules2/17/2026
Government Operations2/6/2026
Rules1/27/2026

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