LEGISLATION STATION
Keep a close eye on legislative developments that directly impact our operations and initiatives. We have some tools to help you stay engaged and informed during the 2024 General Session.
2024 General Session Recap
- A total of 591 bills have passed this session, which is 16 more than last year.
- As we look closer into bills that have a statewide impact, we will work with the governor's office to understand how these will impact our divisions.
- Find a list of our department's funded items here: https://le.utah.gov/interim/2024/pdf/00001945.pdf
Other Items
HB 115 Cultural and Community Engagement Amendments Combines the arts advisory board and museum advisory board into one arts and museums advisory board. It also restructures the Cemetery Program, previously under the Historical Society, to fall under SHPO. It will also clarify the UServeUtah chair process. There is an amendment which changes to SHPO's grant process with landowners.
The budget for FY25 has been finalize by the legislature. We are pleased with what our department has been awarded, including the continuation of the general grants within Arts & Museums, operating funds for UServe, support for the Cemetery program, America250 funding, and others. See more information about out funding items here.
HB 206 Young Adult Service Fellowship offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve, earn a basic living wage, and prepare for college with a tuition and education stipend. Participants will be eligible for the $7,400 stipend if they complete 1,700 hours of service, mainly in social services. This bill is on it's way to the Governor!
Resources
- Utah State Legislature schedule can be found on the homepage of le.utah.gov.
- View all 2024 General Session Bills here.
- Learn about committees here.
- Create your own tracker on le.utah.gov/tracking to monitor bills and opt to receive notifications.
