HB0195

Precious Metals Amendments

Final Passage·3/11/26

Utah HB0195 establishes a precious metals-backed electronic payment system for state contractors and requires annual studies on precious metals'.

Utah HB0195 mandates the state treasurer to issue requests for proposals to create and operate a precious metals-backed electronic payment system for state contractors. The system must use physical gold or silver held in vault facilities as backing for electronic transactions and allow for redemption of physical precious metals. The bill also requires the state treasurer to conduct an annual study on the role of precious metals in the state's economy and submit recommendations to the Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 22–6 · Mar 11
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
24
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

8:10 AM

Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Hearing

Feb 17

4:00 PM

Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Hearing

History

Mar 26

Became Law w/o Governor Signature in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 12

House

House/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Clerk of the House

Mar 12

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor