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UT HJR003
Joint Resolution
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nelson Abbott
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AI Summary
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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)
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Applies the same 8-year limit to statewide executive offices: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer
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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
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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
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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