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HCR 13UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Utah Legislature encourages technical education and industry certification pathways in nuclear, mining, and fiber optics fields

Original title: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education

Last action · March 18, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Rosalba Dominguez and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah lawmakers passed a resolution encouraging the State Board of Education and local school agencies to expand career and technical education courses focused on nuclear technology, mining, and fiber optics. The measure aims to align student training with workforce demands by promoting hands-on instruction and industry-recognized certifications.

Why it matters

Changes no laws or funding levels but establishes an official state policy urging schools to develop specific technical training pathways and employer partnerships for high-demand trades.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Utah State Board of Education

Receives the official state resolution and is encouraged to expand career and technical education instruction.

Directly affected

Local education agencies

Urged to create and offer specialized coursework and collaborate with industry partners.

Directly affected

Utah students

Gains potential access to expanded technical education programs and industry-recognized certification pathways.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution require schools to add new classes?
No, it encourages and urges the State Board of Education and to create and expand these programs, but it does not impose a legal mandate or provide new appropriations.
What specific industries are highlighted in the resolution?
The resolution specifically highlights the nuclear, mining, and fiber optics industries, along with technical occupations like electric lineworkers.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

36 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ to Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2026House
    House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 5, 2026House
    House/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 5, 2026Clerk of the House
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 5, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from House for Enrolling
  2. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  4. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  5. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
  6. Mar 4, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  8. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  9. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
  10. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
  11. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  12. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  13. Feb 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  14. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  15. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  16. Feb 23, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  17. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  18. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  19. Feb 20, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  20. Feb 20, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  21. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  22. Feb 9, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  23. Feb 7, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HCR013
  24. Feb 7, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HCR013
  25. Feb 6, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  26. Feb 6, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  27. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HCR013
  28. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HCR013
  29. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  30. Feb 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Rosalba DominguezHouse · District 35DemocraticPrimary sponsor
David HinkinsSenate · District 26RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

Rosalba Dominguez, Catalyst Center, David P. Hinkins and 1 more
PersonRosalba Dominguez“Chief Sponsor in the lower house”Map →
OrganizationCatalyst Center“School-based career and technical education program partner”Map →
PersonDavid P. Hinkins“Senate Sponsor”Map →
OrganizationUtah State Board of Education“State educational oversight body”Map →

Sources

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le.utah.gov

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  • Controversy5
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