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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill provides for the election of a secretary of state in the 2028 regular general election and transfers most of the duties,currently assigned by statute to the lieutenant governor to the secretary of state.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the office of Secretary of State as an elected position, with the first election to be held in 2028, and transfers most of the duties currently assigned to the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State. These duties include serving as the chief election officer, maintaining official records, and overseeing various administrative functions related to elections and government operations. The bill also makes numerous conforming amendments across various statutes to reflect the creation of the elected Secretary of State and the transfer of responsibilities from the Lieutenant Governor, ensuring that the new office assumes all relevant functions and authorities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst in House Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0529.html |
| Fiscal Note HB0529 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/HB0529.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/HB0529.pdf |
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