Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the division of large counties into multiple new counties in Utah.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a petitioning municipality to initiate an election for the creation of a new county (Sec. 2).

• Requires a resolution to propose the name and define the boundaries of the new county (Sec. 2).

• Requires the resolution of a new county to be cost effective (Sec. 2).

• Requires the new county to not hinder the functions of the seceding county (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that any unincorporated areas in the seceding county or new county will be located in the same county as the municipality with the larger population (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act is effective on May 6, 2026 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the division of large counties into multiple new counties in Utah.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a petitioning municipality to initiate an election for the creation of a new county (Sec. 2).

• Requires a resolution to propose the name and define the boundaries of the new county (Sec. 2).

• Requires the resolution of a new county to be cost effective (Sec. 2).

• Requires the new county to not hinder the functions of the seceding county (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that any unincorporated areas in the seceding county or new county will be located in the same county as the municipality with the larger population (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that this act is effective on May 6, 2026 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text