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JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF

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FEDERAL FUNDS

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2021 FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Don L. Ipson

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House Sponsor: Bradley G. Last

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This joint resolution of the Legislature approves acceptance by the state of Utah of
11     certain federal funds.
12     Highlighted Provisions:
13          This resolution:
14          ▸     approves acceptance by the state of Utah of all federal funds from Public Law
15     117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
16     Special Clauses:
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19     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
20          WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, following Congressional approval, the President
21     signed into law Public Law 117-2, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021;
22          WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 makes appropriations related to the
23     COVID-19 public health emergency and its fiscal effects, including appropriations provided to
24     the states through certain federal agencies;
25          WHEREAS, under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the state of Utah is to
26     receive federal funds in excess of $10,000,000 this year;
27          WHEREAS, Section 63J-5-204 of the Utah Code requires that the Legislature approve
28     the state's receipt of new federal funds, if the state will receive total payments of $10,000,000
29     or more per year from the federal government:

30          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
31     approves acceptance by the state of Utah of all new federal funds related to the COVID-19
32     public health emergency granted to the state of Utah under Public Law 117-2, American
33     Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
34          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Cox
35     and the members of Utah's Congressional delegation.