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UT SB0015

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Winterton

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition preventing counties with populations of 225,000 or more from adopting a full-time county commission under the expanded county commission form of government

  • Eliminates the requirement for majority voter approval when amending an optional county government plan to change a county executive or legislative body between full-time and part-time status

  • Allows county legislative bodies to make full-time/part-time status changes through a two-thirds vote without a public referendum

  • Amends Utah Code sections 17-62-404 and 17-62-504 regarding optional county government plans

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

County Forms of Government Amendments

Counties

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Political Subdivisions1/26/2026
Rules1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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