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UT HB0420
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Stoddard
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AI Summary
- Municipal legislative bodies must appoint a registered voter to fill vacancies in executive or council positions within 30 calendar days of receiving a resignation letter, with at least 14 days public notice and open meeting interviews of candidates
- Requires municipal bodies to adopt a resolution establishing fair tie-breaking procedures before vacancy interviews; if no candidate receives a majority, a second vote occurs between the top two candidates, with coin toss as final tiebreaker
- Letters of resignation must either be effective immediately or specify a future date and be irrevocable; members who submit resignation letters cannot rescind them
- All vacancy appointment votes must be immediately disclosed to the public, including how each member voted; the mayor cannot participate in vacancy votes, veto vacancy decisions, or break ties in council-mayor governments
- Takes effect May 6, 2026, and prohibits appointing the individual who vacated the office to fill their own vacancy
Legislative Description
Municipal Office Vacancy Modifications
Government Operations (State Issues)
Last Action
House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/25/2026
Rules2/24/2026
Political Subdivisions2/5/2026
Rules1/29/2026
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