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Utah updates federalism reporting rules and trademark protections for federalism initiatives

Original title: Federalism Revisions

Last action · March 17, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Keven Stratton and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts SB 100 to modify federalism reporting requirements for state agencies and education entities, mandate electronic reports on s to the Federalism Commission, and direct the attorney general to register specific federalism trademarks.

Why it matters

State agencies and education entities must now follow expanded publishing timelines and submit detailed electronic impact reports regarding s to the Federalism Commission within 15 days of receipt.

Background
  • The Federalism Commission evaluates federal laws and policies for implications on state sovereignty and the principles of federalism in Utah. context

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

State Agencies

State agencies must publish federal guidance letters on websites and submit electronic impact reports to the Federalism Commission within 15 days.

Directly affected

Education Entities

Education entities must comply with federal guidance publishing and reporting requirements beginning May 6, 2026.

Directly affected

Federalism Commission

The commission receives electronic reports and guidance letters from state agencies and reports annually to the Legislative Management Committee.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do education entities have to start publishing federal guidance letters?
Education entities must apply requirements to s received on or after May 6, 2026.
What information must be included in the electronic report sent to the Federalism Commission?
The report must include a copy or electronic link to the , a brief description of its purpose, fiscal or administrative impacts, and any recommendations regarding whether it violates the principle of federalism.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

63 actions
  1. Mar 17, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 11, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 6, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Mar 4, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  8. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
  9. Mar 3, 2026House
    House/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
  10. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
  11. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ placed back on 3rd Reading Calendar
  12. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  13. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
  14. Feb 25, 2026House
    House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
  15. Feb 25, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  16. Feb 20, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  17. Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  18. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  19. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  20. Feb 17, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  21. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  22. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0100S03
  23. Feb 17, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0100S03
  24. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  25. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  26. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  27. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  28. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ uncircled
  29. Feb 13, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0100S02
  30. Feb 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0100S03
  31. Feb 13, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0100S03
  32. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0100S02
  33. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0100S02
  34. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0100S02
  35. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate/ circled
  36. Feb 9, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  37. Feb 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  38. Feb 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  39. Jan 29, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0100S01
  40. Jan 28, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0100S01
  41. Jan 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  42. Jan 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended
  43. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  44. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation
  45. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
  46. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0100S01
  47. Jan 23, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0100S01
  48. Jan 21, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  49. Jan 20, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0100
  50. Jan 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  51. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  52. Jan 16, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0100
  53. Jan 12, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  54. Jan 7, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0100
  55. Jan 7, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0100
  56. Jan 7, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  57. Jan 7, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

State Tax Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Utah Board of Higher Education and 7 more
OrganizationState Tax Commission“Excluded from certain federal guidance communications.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Environmental Quality“Consulted by the commission on environmental issues.”Map →
OrganizationUtah Board of Higher Education“Education entity subject to federal guidance publishing rules.”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Education“Education entity subject to federal guidance publishing rules.”Map →
OrganizationFederalism Commission“Commission receiving federal guidance reports and evaluating federal law.”Map →
OrganizationUtah Valley University“Eligible entity for federalism trademark transfers.”Map →
OrganizationNatural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee“Recipient of the commission's annual report.”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Management Committee“Committee receiving annual reports from the Federalism Commission.”Map →
OrganizationGovernment Operations Interim Committee“Recipient of the commission's annual report.”Map →
OrganizationState Charter School Board“Education entity subject to federal guidance publishing rules.”Map →

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