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This bill amends Utah's existing law regarding the use of public meeting buildings by political parties, clarifying and slightly modifying the rules for how registered political parties can access government-owned meeting facilities. Under the updated legislation, county, municipal, school district, and public higher education legislative bodies must make their meeting facilities available to registered political parties without discrimination, provided the party requests the space at least 30 calendar days in advance and the facility is not already scheduled for another purpose. The bill maintains existing provisions that limit charges for facility use to actual costs of custodial services and requested additional services. It also continues the recommendation that government entities avoid scheduling events on the same evening as announced party caucus meetings. A key change is the modification of language regarding convention centers and sports arenas, specifying that the law does not apply to facilities owned or operated by public entities (other than higher education institutions) whose primary business is hosting sporting events, conventions, conferences, or other gatherings. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, providing ample time for public entities to understand and implement the updated regulations.

Education, Government Affairs

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