S.J.Res.016

Joint Rules Resolution - Legislative Ethics Amendments

Final Passage·3/12/26

Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules to remove term limits for commission members, modify complaint dismissal criteria, and authorize chair.

Utah SJR016 amends legislative ethics rules by removing term limits for members of the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission, allowing them to serve more than two consecutive terms. It modifies the circumstances under which the commission may dismiss a complaint, including when the complainant and respondent agree to corrective actions. The resolution also authorizes the chair of the commission or an ethics committee to designate a member with legal expertise to preside over meetings.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 65–0 · Mar 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

4:00 PM

House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Hearing

Feb 23

12:00 PM

Senate Rules Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Senate Secretary

Mar 16

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

Mar 12

Senate

Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Senate Secretary