This resolution reaffirms Utah's sovereignty under the principle of federalism and asserts the state's right to determine its own energy policies.
This resolution:
- reiterates the powers afforded to states under the United States Constitution and its protections against federal overreach;
- affirms that the authority to determine energy policies affecting state residents is among the powers reserved to states under the Tenth Amendment;
- explains the significance of the United States Supreme Court's "Loper Bright" decision in preserving federalism;
- asserts Utah's right to play a primary role in determining energy policies within its borders;
- urges the federal government to limit its role in energy regulation to matters of interstate commerce and national security;
- requests meaningful consultation between federal agencies and states when developing energy-related policies; and
- calls for formal mechanisms for state input in federal energy policy decisions.