Utah HB0256 amends election laws to transition local school board elections to partisan elections and modify campaign finance reporting requirements.

Utah HB0256 amends the Utah Code to transition local school board elections to partisan elections, requiring candidates to be nominated by political parties. It modifies campaign finance reporting requirements, including defining terms like "contribution" and "expenditure," and mandates additional disclosures for candidates. The bill also outlines procedures for filling midterm vacancies in local school board positions and makes technical and conforming changes to existing election laws. Effective January 1, 2027.

Utah HB0256 amends election laws to transition local school board elections to partisan elections and modify campaign finance reporting requirements.

Utah HB0256 amends the Utah Code to transition local school board elections to partisan elections, requiring candidates to be nominated by political parties. It modifies campaign finance reporting requirements, including defining terms like "contribution" and "expenditure," and mandates additional disclosures for candidates. The bill also outlines procedures for filling midterm vacancies in local school board positions and makes technical and conforming changes to existing election laws. Effective January 1, 2027.