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UT SJR003
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Rule 14-102 of the Utah Code of Judicial Administration to restrict how the Utah Supreme Court can impose fees on licensed attorneys
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Licensing fees must be proportional to costs of admitting/licensing attorneys, disciplining/disbarring attorneys, and proposing rules related to legal practice
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Prohibits the Supreme Court from using licensing fees to fund services for attorneys or the public, unless those fees are voluntary
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Requires all fees charged under this rule to be "reasonable and fair" and based on direct and indirect costs of the specific services provided
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Takes effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the Legislature, as authorized by Utah Constitution Article VIII, Section 4
Legislative Description
Joint Resolution Amending Rules Relating to the Practice of Law
Judicial Administration
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
3/6/2026