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HB 369

Elections Office

2025 General Session Introduced by Cal Musselman and 1 co-sponsor

Utah's HB 369 on Elections Office structure failed Senate committee and was killed when the Senate struck its enacting clause before returning it to the House.

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Bill Summary · HB 369

Legislative bill overview

HB 369 is a Utah bill concerning the Elections Office that was introduced by Representatives Cal Musselman and Ryan Wilcox. The bill advanced through the Senate but faced a failed recommendation motion in Senate committee on March 5, 2025, and the Senate subsequently struck its enacting clause before returning it to the House on March 8.

Why is this important

The fate of this bill affects how Utah administers its elections infrastructure and operations. The striking of the enacting clause—a procedural move that effectively kills legislation—indicates significant legislative disagreement about the bill's provisions, making it unlikely to advance further in the current session.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not publicly detailed in available records, but the failed committee recommendation suggests substantive concerns existed among Senate members
  • The House and Senate appear to have different perspectives on the Elections Office structure or authority being proposed
  • The procedural use of striking the enacting clause suggests this may have been a compromise move rather than standard rejection, indicating unresolved policy disputes

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

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