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HB 61UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Utah adjusts Navajo Trust Fund board meeting frequency and reporting schedules

Original title: Navajo Trust Fund Amendments

Last action · March 23, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Christine Watkins and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts changes to the administration of the Navajo Trust Fund, altering the board's meeting schedule from bi-monthly to quarterly, revising trust administrator reporting requirements, and exempting specific fund investment records from state public records laws.

Why it matters

Modifies internal oversight mechanisms and reporting transparency for state-managed trust funds designated for Navajo residents in San Juan County, taking effect May 6, 2026.

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

Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County

Fund expenditures and programs directly serve their health, education, and general welfare.

Directly affected

Board of trustees of the fund

Their meeting frequency and oversight responsibilities are adjusted by the new rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often will the Navajo Trust Fund board of trustees meet under the new law?

The board will meet at least quarterly, changing from the previous requirement of once every other month.

Are all records of the Navajo Trust Fund open to the public?

No, records of information relating to investment activities of the fund are exempt from the .

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

37 actions

Mar 23, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
Governor Signed
Mar 17, 2026House
House/ to Governor
Mar 17, 2026House
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Feb 19, 2026House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Feb 19, 2026Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Feb 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

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Feb 10, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
Bill Received from House for Enrolling
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
Feb 9, 2026House
House/ received from Senate
Feb 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ to House
Feb 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
Feb 6, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Feb 6, 2026Senate
Senate/ 3rd reading
Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ uncircled
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ circled
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Senate/ 2nd reading
Feb 2, 2026Senate
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
Feb 2, 2026Senate
Senate/ committee report favorable
Jan 30, 2026Senate
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Jan 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate/ to standing committee
Jan 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 22, 2026Senate
Senate/ received from House
Jan 22, 2026House
House/ to Senate
Jan 22, 2026HouseFloor
House/ passed 3rd reading
Jan 22, 2026House
House/ 3rd reading
Jan 20, 2026House
House/ 2nd reading
Jan 20, 2026House
House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
Jan 14, 2026House
House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Jan 14, 2026House
House/ received bill from Legislative Research
Jan 6, 2026Released
LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0061
Jan 5, 2026Version Sponsor
LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0061
Dec 22, 2025Legislative Fiscal Agency
LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0061
Dec 22, 2025Legislative Fiscal Analyst
LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0061
Dec 22, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
Dec 22, 2025Legislative Research and General Counsel
Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Division of Finance, San Juan County, Christine F. Watkins and 4 more

OrganizationDivision of Finance“State agency involved in board composition and accounting”Map →

locationSan Juan County“Location where Navajo beneficiaries reside”Map →

PersonChristine F. Watkins“Chief Sponsor in the lower house”Map →

OrganizationDin Advisory Committee“Advisory committee for the fund”Map →

OrganizationNavajo Trust Fund“Trust fund for Navajo Indians in San Juan County”Map →

OrganizationGovernor's Office of Planning and Budget“State agency with a director on the board”Map →

PersonRonald M. Winterton“Senate Sponsor”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

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