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JOINT RULES RESOLUTION - FISCAL NOTES

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2024 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Melissa G. Ballard

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This resolution modifies joint legislative rules governing the passage of fiscal note bills.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This resolution:
12          ▸     increases the threshold for fiscal note bills that are subject to a funding prioritization
13     process and passage deadline.
14     Special Clauses:
15          None
16     Legislative Rules Affected:
17     AMENDS:
18          JR4-4-101
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20     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
21          Section 1. JR4-4-101 is amended to read:
22          JR4-4-101. Deadline for passing certain fiscal note bills.
23          (1) (a) The House shall refer any Senate bill with a fiscal note of [$15,000] $50,000 or
24     more to the House Rules Committee before giving that bill a third reading.
25          (b) The Senate shall table on third reading each House bill with a fiscal note of
26     [$15,000] $50,000 or more.
27          (2) (a) Before adjourning on the 43rd day of the annual general session, each legislator

28     shall prioritize fiscal note bills and identify other projects or programs for new or one-time
29     funding according to the process established by leadership.
30          (b) Before adjourning on the 44th day of the annual general session, the Legislature
31     shall either pass or defeat each bill with a fiscal note of [$15,000] $50,000 or more except
32     constitutional amendment resolutions.
33          Section 2. Effective date.
34          This resolution takes effect upon a successful vote for final passage.