H.J.Res.012

Joint Resolution Encouraging Strong Family Units

Final Passage·3/13/26

Encourages policies to strengthen two-parent families and promote family stability in Utah.

This resolution highlights the importance of strong family units, particularly those headed by married parents, in Utah. It emphasizes the correlation between family structure and child poverty, social mobility, and income inequality. The resolution promotes career and technical programs to enhance upward mobility and financial stability. It also advocates for the Success Sequence, which encourages education, employment, and marriage before parenthood. Additionally, it supports the expansion of early-childhood tax credits to provide financial relief to families.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 56–11 · Mar 13
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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11 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

4:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

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

Mar 17

House/ to Lieutenant Governor in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 13

House

Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Clerk of the House