SJR017 • 2026

Resolution Encouraging Innovation in Legislative Analysis and Information Services

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: Sen. Buss, Emily
Last action: 2026-03-06
Official status: Senate/ filed
Effective date: Not listed

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Resolution Encouraging Innovation in Legislative Analysis and Information Services

This resolution encourages innovation in legislative analysis and information services.

What This Bill Does

This resolution encourages innovation in legislative analysis and information services.

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Bill History

2026-03-06 Senate file for bills not passed
Senate/ filed
2026-03-06 Senate Secretary
Senate/ strike enacting clause
2026-03-04 Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2026-03-04 Senate Rules Committee
Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
2026-03-04 Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
Senate/ committee report favorable
2026-03-04 Senate 2nd Reading Calendar
Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2026-03-03 Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
2026-02-23 Released
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2026-02-23 Version Sponsor
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2026-02-23 Senate Rules Committee
Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
2026-02-20 Legislative Research and General Counsel
Bill Numbered but not Distributed
2026-02-20 Legislative Fiscal Analyst
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2026-02-20 Legislative Fiscal Agency
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2026-02-20 Legislative Research and General Counsel
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2026-02-20 Senate Rules Committee
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2026-02-20 Waiting for Introduction in the Senate
Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

Official Summary Text

This resolution encourages innovation in legislative analysis and information services.

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Resolution Encouraging Innovation in Legislative Analysis and Information Services
2026 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Emily Buss
House Sponsor: Ariel Defay
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This resolution encourages innovation in legislative analysis and information services.
Highlighted Provisions:
This resolution:
recognizes the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and related technologies
to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of legislative information; and
encourages legislative staff to explore and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence and
related technologies to improve the clarity and accessibility of legislative analyses and
information.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, advances in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies present
opportunities to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of legislative information;
WHEREAS, legislative staff are responsible for assisting legislators with policy
development and producing summaries, analyses, and other material that is critical to informed
decision-making;
WHEREAS, the increasing volume, complexity, and technical nature of legislation place
growing demands on staff capacity and analytical resources;
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence technologies may assist staff by augmenting research,
drafting, summarization, analytical, and data-processing functions;
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence technologies may improve the timeliness, consistency,
and clarity of legislative materials; and
WHEREAS, improving the understandability and accessibility of legislative information
benefits the Legislature and promotes transparency and public engagement:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature encourages legislative staff
to explore, evaluate, and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence and related technologies to
improve the clarity and accessibility of legislative information and analyses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the use of artificial intelligence by legislative staff is
implemented in a manner that preserves human oversight, protects confidential information,
maintains analytical integrity, and complies with applicable legal, ethical, and security
standards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that legislative staff are encouraged to pursue training,
develop best practices, and adopt appropriate governance measures to ensure the effective and
responsible application of these technologies.
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