HJR 9 Utah House · 2026 General Session

Joint Rules Resolution - Implementation of Education-related Legislation

HJR 9 modifies the effective date for education-related bills in Utah. It defines "bill that addresses public education" as legislation primarily affecting Utah's public school system (including funding, administration, and state oversight), excluding pure budget bills. The resolution sets a default effective date of July 1st for such bills - instead of the standard 60 days after session adjournment - and requires legislative leadership approval for bills with alternative effective dates. This change applies only to bills directly impacting public education, with no new funding or substantive policy changes.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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