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This bill amends Utah's state symbols statute by officially adding "Utahn" as the state's official demonym (a term used to describe residents of a particular place). The bill makes this change by inserting a new provision in the existing list of state symbols, which already includes a wide variety of items such as the state animal (elk), state bird (sea gull), state flower (sego lily), and many other official state designations. The new demonym "Utahn" will be codified as the ninth item in the list of state symbols, with subsequent items being renumbered accordingly. The bill also specifies an effective date of May 7, 2025, ensuring that this terminology change will be formally recognized in state law at that time. By officially designating "Utahn" as the state demonym, the legislation provides a clear, standardized term for describing residents of Utah, potentially helping to promote a sense of state identity and uniformity in official and informal communications.

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