Utah HJR002 amends rules for legislative resolutions, including definitions, citation requirements, and referral prohibitions.

Utah HJR002 modifies provisions related to legislative resolutions. It defines terms such as "nonbinding resolution" and "binding resolution." The resolution requires legislators to obtain a citation instead of a resolution for recognizing, honoring, or memorializing individuals, groups, or events. It prohibits rules committees from referring resolutions that violate certain rules. The resolution also makes technical and conforming changes to existing rules, including those for converting joint and concurrent resolutions. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HJR002 amends rules for legislative resolutions, including definitions, citation requirements, and referral prohibitions.

Utah HJR002 modifies provisions related to legislative resolutions. It defines terms such as "nonbinding resolution" and "binding resolution." The resolution requires legislators to obtain a citation instead of a resolution for recognizing, honoring, or memorializing individuals, groups, or events. It prohibits rules committees from referring resolutions that violate certain rules. The resolution also makes technical and conforming changes to existing rules, including those for converting joint and concurrent resolutions. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.