HJR 24 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Joint Rules Resolution - Appropriations Subcommittee Amendments

HJR 24 modifies the membership structure of Utah's Executive Appropriations Committee, changing its composition from 20 members to a new format. The bill establishes the committee as consisting of co-chairs from eight specific subcommittees (covering areas like education, transportation, and social services) plus two members appointed by the Senate minority leader and two by the House minority leader. This procedural change, effective May 6, 2026, does not appropriate funds or alter budget policy. The resolution solely adjusts committee staffing rules under legislative procedures.

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Feb 2026

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Governor

Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift its primary focus from modifying the appropriations process to changing the membership of the Executive Appropriations Committee. The new version removes all provisions regarding budget meetings, revenue estimates, and final appropriations decisions, replacing them with a new structure that defines who serves on the committee. Additionally, the effective date was changed from the end of the legislative session to a fixed date of May 6, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed significantly; it no longer governs the mechanics of drafting appropriations bills or setting budget priorities but now solely defines the composition and staffing of the Executive Appropriations Committee.

REQUIREMENT

All text detailing the duties, meeting schedules, and budget decision-making processes for the Executive Appropriations Committee was removed.

Provisions authorizing subcommittees to vote on final appropriations decisions and rules for additional committee meetings were deleted.

ELIGIBILITY

New membership rules were added, specifying that the committee consists of co-chairs from eight specific joint appropriations subcommittees plus two members appointed by each minority party leader.

DEFINITION

New sections were added to designate co-chairs from the Senate and House and to assign staffing responsibilities to the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from 'upon final passage' to a fixed date of May 6, 2026.

TECHNICAL

The referenced legislative rule was changed from JR3-2-402 to JR3-2-401 to match the new committee structure.

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Feb 9, 2026

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House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

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