H.J.R. 29: Resolution in Support of the Upward Mobility Act

What the bill does

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026.

This resolution proclaims that the Legislature of the state of Utah supports the enactment of the Upward Mobility Act by the United States Congress.

• This resolution:
• Highlights Utah's achievements as the state with the most upward mobility
• Urges the passage and implementation of the Upward Mobility Act (Act) by the United States Congress
• Volunteers Utah to participate in the pilot program created by the Act

The description and list come from the bill's own long title as recorded by the Legislature. Read the official bill. The Ledger takes no position on it.

Subjects: Resolutions · Economic Development · Public Assistance · Workforce Services · Legislative Operations

How it moved

1. February 19, 2026 · House1st reading (Introduced)Rules Committee
2. March 6, 2026 · Housefiledfile for bills not passed

Steps as the Legislature recorded them; clerical and fiscal-staff entries are left out. Numbers such as 54-14-7 are yeas, nays and absent.

Fiscal note

The Legislative Fiscal Analyst's note on 1st Sub. H.J.R. 29 (Buff) found no material cost or revenue effect for the state, local governments or businesses.

Bill overview

Sponsor: Jason E. Thompson

Legislature passed-list status: Not available in the saved metadata.

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Latest recorded action

filed
Action date: March 6, 2026

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Recorded floor votes

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