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UT HJR002

Joint Resolution

Status

Enrolled

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits resolutions from being used to recognize, honor, memorialize, or express support for individuals, groups, or events; legislators must instead obtain a citation for such purposes

  • Defines "binding resolution" as one that enacts/amends rules, proposes constitutional amendments, or results in changes to law or funding; defines "nonbinding resolution" as one that requests (rather than compels) action and communicates policy positions

  • Requires the Senate and House Rules Committees to reject resolutions that violate the prohibition on honorary/recognition purposes by not referring them to standing committees or reading calendars

  • Requires chief sponsors to ensure resolution drafting instructions comply with the new purpose requirements

  • Takes effect upon successful vote for final passage; amends Joint Rules JR4-2-101 and JR4-5-104, and enacts new rule JR4-1-204

Legislative Description

Joint Rules Resolution - Resolution Amendments

Resolutions

Last Action

House/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/28/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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