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Read. Follow. Verify.Utah House resolution updates lobbyist ethics rules and restricts badge and floor access
Last action · March 6, 2026: House/ filedSponsor: Angela Romero
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What This Bill Proposed
The Utah House of Representatives filed a resolution modifying internal chamber rules to prohibit lobbyists, s, and government officials from participating in legislative prioritization and using official identification badges, while updating access standards for s.
Defines specific conduct standards and physical access boundaries inside the state capitol for registered and s, government officials, and legislative staff.
- Angela Romero serves as a member of the Utah House of Representatives, where she sponsored HR 6 during the 2026 General Session. context
- Legislative rules resolutions in the Utah House establish internal operating procedures, member conduct standards, and building access policies. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Lobbyists
Lobbyists face explicit prohibitions on using official ID badges and participating in legislative prioritization.
Government Officials
Government officials are barred from participating in bill prioritization and utilizing legislative identification badges.
Utah House Representatives
Representatives must adhere to updated rules regarding guest invitations and access control in House spaces.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
12 actions- Mar 6, 2026HouseHouse/ filed
- Mar 6, 2026HouseHouse/ strike enacting clause
- Feb 12, 2026HouseHouse Comm - Held
- Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
- Jan 20, 2026HouseHouse/ received bill from Legislative Research
- Jan 20, 2026HouseHouse/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
Show 6 earlier actions
- Jan 19, 2026ReleasedLFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HR0006
- Jan 19, 2026Version SponsorLFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HR0006
- Jan 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal AgencyLFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HR0006
- Jan 19, 2026Legislative Fiscal AnalystLFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HR0006
- Jan 19, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselNumbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 19, 2026Legislative Research and General CounselBill Numbered but not Distributed
Version history
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View official text →Lobbying Activity
No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 40)
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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