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UT SJR004

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Stevenson

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Utah Legislature applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention for proposing a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for members of Congress

  • Convention scope is strictly limited to setting term limits for both U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate members

  • Application may be aggregated with similar term limits applications from other states toward the two-thirds threshold (34 states) required to compel Congress to call a convention, but cannot be combined with applications on other subjects

  • Resolution remains a continuing application until two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject

  • No appropriation required; copies to be sent to congressional leadership, Utah's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

Joint Resolution Concerning Federal Term Limits

Government Operations (State Issues)

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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