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SB 13

Statutorily Required Reports and Presentations Amendments

2026 General Session Introduced by Cal Musselman and 1 co-sponsor

SB 13 modifies Utah state agency reporting requirements, consolidating and streamlining statutory mandates to reduce administrative burden across multiple departments.

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Bill Summary · SB 13

Legislative bill overview

SB 13 amends Utah's statutory requirements for various government reports and presentations, modifying which state agencies must submit reports, to whom they report, and when those reports are due. The bill streamlines reporting requirements across multiple state departments and programs to reduce administrative burden while maintaining oversight accountability.

Why is this important

Government reporting requirements consume significant agency resources and staff time. By consolidating, eliminating, or modifying these requirements, the state can redirect resources toward service delivery. However, reports often serve as public accountability mechanisms, so reducing them may decrease legislative and public visibility into agency operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Eliminating or consolidating reports could reduce public and legislative oversight of state agencies, particularly if reports are consolidated into less accessible formats
  • Implementation clarity: The bill's specific amendments to individual statutes may create confusion about which reports remain mandatory, potentially leading to compliance inconsistencies
  • Stakeholder impact: Special interest groups, advocates, or program recipients who rely on detailed reporting data for transparency or program evaluation may lose access to formerly public information

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

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