Legislative Session Amendments

HB 538 sets specific start dates for Utah's legislative sessions, contingent on a related constitutional amendment passing. It establishes that the annual budget session begins on the fourth Monday in February, the first general session on the first Monday in May, and the second general session on the second Monday in September. The bill amends Utah Code Section 36-3-201 and takes effect January 1, 2028, if the proposed constitutional amendment (H.J.R. 22) is approved by voters. This procedural bill directly affects the Utah Legislature's scheduling but does not involve new funding or substantive policy changes.