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UT SJR003

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel McCay

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 14-102 of the Utah Code of Judicial Administration to restrict how the Utah Supreme Court can impose fees on licensed attorneys

  • Licensing fees must be proportional to costs of admitting/licensing attorneys, disciplining/disbarring attorneys, and proposing rules related to legal practice

  • Prohibits the Supreme Court from using licensing fees to fund services for attorneys or the public, unless those fees are voluntary

  • Requires all fees charged under this rule to be "reasonable and fair" and based on direct and indirect costs of the specific services provided

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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