H.B. 529: Secretary of State Amendments

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill provides for the election of a secretary of state in the 2028 regular general election and transfers most of the duties,currently assigned by statute to the lieutenant governor to the secretary of state.

• Defines terms
• Provides for the election of a secretary of state
• Transfers most of the duties currently assigned to the lieutenant governor to the secretary of state, including: oversight of, and other duties relating to, elections; duties relating to redistricting; administrative duties relating to municipalities; the keeping and regulation of the Great Seal of the State of Utah; regulation of lobbyists and notaries public; authentication of documents and gubernatorial acts; and the keeping of certain records
• Makes this bill effective contingent upon the passage of a constitutional amendment creating the office of secretary of state
• Makes technical and conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Lisa Shepherd