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UT HJR003

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nelson Abbott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes 8-year cumulative term limits on state legislators, preventing any person from serving more than 8 years in the same house (Senate or House of Representatives)

  • Applies the same 8-year limit to statewide executive offices: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer

  • Only counts years served on or after January 1, 2027; time served filling mid-term vacancies before being elected to a full term does not count toward the limit

  • Modifies gubernatorial succession rules to account for term limits, preventing the Senate President or House Speaker from becoming Governor if it would cause them to exceed 8 years in that office

  • Requires two-thirds approval by both legislative chambers and majority voter approval at the next general election to take effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Term of Office

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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