S.B. 163: Municipal Prosecutor Amendments
2 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.
About this bill
Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill deals with the ability of a city attorney to employ and deputize additional attorneys.
- Provides that a city attorney may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel
- Provides that a city attorney may deputize, for a limited time or limited purpose, an attorney licensed to practice law in the state and in good standing with the Utah State Bar
- Makes technical and conforming changes
Utah Senate, February 13, 2026
2nd Reading, Passage on Second · SB 163
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 15 Nays 7 Abs 7
Yes (15)
No (7)
Utah Senate, February 17, 2026
3rd Reading, Final Passage · SB 163
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 24 Nays 0 Abs 5
Yes (24)
- Ann Millner
- Brady Brammer
- Calvin R. Musselman
- Chris H. Wilson
- Daniel McCay
- David P. Hinkins
- Derrin R. Owens
- Don L. Ipson
- Emily Buss
- Heidi Balderree
- Jen Plumb
- John D. Johnson
- Karen Kwan
- Kathleen A. Riebe
- Keven J. Stratton
- Kirk A. Cullimore
- Lincoln Fillmore
- Luz Escamilla
- Michael K. McKell
- Nate Blouin
- Ronald M. Winterton
- Stephanie Pitcher
- Todd Weiler
- Wayne A. Harper