This bill modifies provisions related to federalism. This bill: - defines terms; - expands the membership of the Federalism Commission (commission) and modifies the manner in which members are appointed; - increases the number of committee bill files the commission is permitted to open each year; - requires the Center for Constitutional Studies (center) at Utah Valley University, in consultation with the commission, to:develop a continuing education and training program for state and local government employees regarding federalism issues;organize an annual federalism conference and study the creation of a state-led national federalism organization;coordinate with private sector actors to conduct out-of-state outreach; andestablish informal working groups as necessary and report to the commission; - requires the Herbert Institute (institute) at Utah Valley University, in consultation with the commission, to: serve as a liaison between the commission, the center, and government entities on federalism issues; andconduct outreach and coordination to support the commission's federalism efforts; andcoordinate with private organizations on local and national outreach efforts and report to the commission; - requires the commission to:make recommendations to the center and to the institute regarding the entities' federalism-related duties; andreport annually to the Legislative Management Committee regarding the entities' progress; - requires executive branch agencies to designate a contact person to coordinate with the commission regarding education and training; and - makes technical corrections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced:
Amended 2/19/2025 11:02:824:
Amended 3/4/2025 19:03:471:
Substitute #1:
Enrolled:
Substitute #2: