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SB 1009

County Recodification External References Amendments

2025 First Special Session Introduced by Jim Dunnigan and 1 co-sponsor

Utah County updates statutory cross-references following code recodification to maintain legal consistency and prevent citations from directing to obsolete code locations.

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Bill Summary · SB 1009

Legislative bill overview

SB 1009 is a technical housekeeping bill that updates external references in Utah County code to reflect recent county recodification changes. The bill corrects cross-references and citations throughout the county's statutory framework to ensure consistency after reorganization of the county code structure.

Why is this important

When government codes are reorganized or recodified, outdated references can create confusion, legal ambiguity, and enforcement inconsistencies. This bill prevents citizens and county officials from following broken or incorrect statutory citations, ensuring the legal code functions as intended and reducing potential litigation over interpretation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope transparency: Without detailed amendment lists, it's unclear how many references are affected or whether any substantive changes occur beyond citation updates
  • Public notice: Technical bills often receive minimal public attention, potentially affecting stakeholders unfamiliar with code reorganization
  • Implementation burden: County departments and third parties relying on old citations may face brief periods of confusion during transition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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