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UT SB0148

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel McCay

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and expands its membership from 10 to 13 permanent members (6 senators and 7 representatives)

  • Repeals the governor's authority to revive administrative rules that the Legislature has voted not to reauthorize, eliminating the executive override of legislative rule disapproval

  • Authorizes the committee to close meetings when reviewing matters subject to litigation or whistleblower complaints, with records classified as private

  • Adds new definitions including "whistleblower complaint," "gross mismanagement," "abuse of authority," and "unethical conduct" to clarify the committee's oversight scope

  • Allows the committee to recommend that the Audit Subcommittee prioritize audits of issues heard by the committee and to open committee bill files for drafting legislation

Legislative Description

General Oversight Amendments

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2026
Government Operations and Political Subdivisions1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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