Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 145 — Lobbying Amendments

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 17, 2026.

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What changed in the latest version

34 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 145 clarify and update various aspects of lobbying regulations in Utah. Key updates include stricter rules against contingent compensation for lobbying, which means no rewards can be offered based on specific government actions, along with penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill now differentiates what constitutes an "expenditure," particularly concerning events related to higher education institutions. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in lobbying practices.

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S None B Utah Code Sections Affected:
None Utah Code Sections Affected:
4 36-11-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 5 36-11-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 16 36-11-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 16 53-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 S.B.
36-11-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 16 S.B.
145 02-17 20:29 53-1-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 506 63G-23-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 158 67-24-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 360 REPEALS AND REENACTS:
145 Enrolled Copy 36-11-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 16 36-11-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 16 53-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 9 53-1-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 506 63G-23-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2024, Chapter 158 67-24-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 360 REPEALS AND REENACTS:
and (ii) attendance at which is approved by the governor or the lieutenant governor.
and - 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
145 (ii) attendance at which is approved by the governor or the lieutenant governor.
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(b) the State Board of Education;
145 (b) the State Board of Education;
or [(d) an adjudicative proceeding over which an education official has direct or indirect control;] [(e) a purchasing or contracting decision;] [(f) drafting or making a policy, resolution, or rule;] [(g)] (d) determining a rate or fee[;
or [(d) an adjudicative proceeding over which an education official has direct or indirect control;] [(e) a purchasing or contracting decision;] - 3 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy [(f) drafting or making a policy, resolution, or rule;] [(g)] (d) determining a rate or fee[;
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(8) "Education official" means:
145 02-17 20:29 (8) "Education official" means:
[(11)] (12)(a) "Expenditure" means any of the items listed in this Subsection [(11)(a)] (12)(a) when given to or for the benefit of a public official unless consideration of equal or greater value is received:
[(11)] (12)(a) "Expenditure" means any of the items listed in this Subsection [(11)(a)] - 4 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
145 (12)(a) when given to or for the benefit of a public official unless consideration of equal or greater value is received:
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(ii) a loan, gift, or advance;
145 (ii) a loan, gift, or advance;
(A) all members of the Legislature;
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145 Enrolled Copy (A) all members of the Legislature;
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(D) all members of a party caucus;
145 02-17 20:29 (D) all members of a party caucus;
(A) to solicit a contribution that is reportable under Title 20A, Chapter 11, Campaign and Financial Reporting Requirements, 2 U.S.C.
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145 (A) to solicit a contribution that is reportable under Title 20A, Chapter 11, Campaign and Financial Reporting Requirements, 2 U.S.C.
434, Section 10-3-208, Section 17-70-403, or an applicable ordinance adopted under - 6 - 02-17 20:29 S.B.
434, Section 10-3-208, Section 17-70-403, or an applicable ordinance adopted under Subsection 10-3-208(7) or 17-70-403(1);
145 Subsection 10-3-208(7) or 17-70-403(1);
(xvi) notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a)(vii), admission to, attendance at, or travel to or from a recreational or sporting event provided by an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53B-2-101(1), or by a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in the state, if:
(xvi) notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a)(vii), admission to, attendance at, or travel to or from a recreational or sporting event provided by an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53H-1-102(1), or by a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in the state, if:
(A) the institution of higher education is competing in the recreational or sporting event, or the recreational or sporting event occurs at a location owned or leased by the institution of higher education;
(A) the institution of higher education is competing in the recreational or sporting event, or the recreational or sporting event occurs at a location owned or leased - 7 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy by the institution of higher education;
or - 7 - S.B.
or (xvii) notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a)(vii), admission to, attendance at, or travel to or from a theatrical, musical, dancing, or other artistic performance, an art exhibition, or another artistic event provided by an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53H-1-102(1), or by a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in the state, if:
145 02-17 20:29 (xvii) notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a)(vii), admission to, attendance at, or travel to or from a theatrical, musical, dancing, or other artistic performance, an art exhibition, or another artistic event provided by an institution of higher education described in Subsection 53B-2-101(1), or by a private, nonprofit institution of higher education in the state, if:
(ii) an individual elected to a board of education, when acting in the capacity of a member of a board of education;
(ii) an individual elected to a board of education, when acting in the capacity of a - 8 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
145 member of a board of education;
or - 8 - 02-17 20:29 S.B.
or (iv) an individual appointed to or employed in a full-time position by state government, local government, or a board of education, when acting in the capacity of the individual's appointment or employment.
145 (iv) an individual appointed to or employed in a full-time position by state government, local government, or a board of education, when acting in the capacity of the individual's appointment or employment.
(ii) a member or employee of the legislative branch of state government;
(iii) an individual who, in exchange for lobbying, accepts or agrees to accept only reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses;
145 02-17 20:29 [(iii)] (iv) a person, including a principal, while appearing at, or providing written comments to, a hearing conducted in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, or Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act;
145 Enrolled Copy (ii) a member or employee of the legislative branch of state government;
(iii) an individual who, in exchange for lobbying, accepts or agrees to accept only reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses;
[(iii)] (iv) a person, including a principal, while appearing at, or providing written comments to, a hearing conducted in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, or Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act;
and (B) does not make an expenditure for, or on behalf of, a public official in relation to the interaction or during the period of interaction.
and (B) does not make an expenditure for, or on behalf of, a public official in relation - 10 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
[(20)] (23) "Lobbyist group" means two or more lobbyists, principals, government officers, or any combination of lobbyists, principals, and government officers, who each - 10 - 02-17 20:29 S.B.
145 to the interaction or during the period of interaction.
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145 contribute a portion of an expenditure made to benefit a public official or member of the public official's immediate family.
[(20)] (23) "Lobbyist group" means two or more lobbyists, principals, government officers, or any combination of lobbyists, principals, and government officers, who each contribute a portion of an expenditure made to benefit a public official or member of the public official's immediate family.
or [(ii) drafts ordinances or resolutions or drafts or makes rules;] [(iii)] (ii) determines rates or fees[;
or - 11 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy [(ii) drafts ordinances or resolutions or drafts or makes rules;] [(iii)] (ii) determines rates or fees[;
or] - 11 - S.B.
or] [(c) an immediate family member of an individual described in Subsection (23)(a) or (b).] [(24)] (27) "Meeting" means a gathering of people to discuss an issue, receive instruction, or make a decision, including a conference, seminar, or summit.
145 02-17 20:29 [(c) an immediate family member of an individual described in Subsection (23)(a) or (b).] [(24)] (27) "Meeting" means a gathering of people to discuss an issue, receive instruction, or make a decision, including a conference, seminar, or summit.
or] [(d) an education official.] [(28)] (31) "Public official type" means a notation to identify whether a public official is:
or] [(d) an education official.] - 12 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
145 [(28)] (31) "Public official type" means a notation to identify whether a public official is:
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(iii) an individual appointed to or employed in a position in the legislative branch of state government who meets the definition of [public] legislative official[ under Subsection (27)(a)(iii)];
145 (iii) an individual appointed to or employed in a position in the legislative branch of state government who meets the definition of [public] legislative official[ under Subsection (27)(a)(iii)];
(1)(a)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), a lobbyist shall file financial reports with the lieutenant governor on or before the due dates specified in Subsection (2).
(1)(a)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), a lobbyist shall file financial - 13 - S.B.
(ii) A lobbyist who has not made an expenditure during a quarterly reporting period - 13 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy reports with the lieutenant governor on or before the due dates specified in Subsection (2).
145 02-17 20:29 is not required to file a quarterly financial report for that quarterly reporting period.
(ii) A lobbyist who has not made an expenditure during a quarterly reporting period is not required to file a quarterly financial report for that quarterly reporting period.
and (iv) January 10, for the period of October 1 through December 31 of the previous year.
and - 14 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
(b) If the due date for a financial report falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the - 14 - 02-17 20:29 S.B.
145 (iv) January 10, for the period of October 1 through December 31 of the previous year.
145 report is due on the next succeeding business day.
(b) If the due date for a financial report falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report is due on the next succeeding business day.
(f) for each public official who was employed by the lobbyist, principal, or government officer, a list that provides:
(f) for each public official who was employed by the lobbyist, principal, or government - 15 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy officer, a list that provides:
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(g) each bill or resolution, by number and short title, on behalf of which the lobbyist, principal, or government officer made an expenditure to a public official;
145 02-17 20:29 (g) each bill or resolution, by number and short title, on behalf of which the lobbyist, principal, or government officer made an expenditure to a public official;
and (iv) states that the lobbyist or principal will not make any additional expenditure that is not disclosed on the statement unless the lobbyist or principal complies with the disclosure and licensing requirements of this chapter.
and - 16 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
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145 (iv) states that the lobbyist or principal will not make any additional expenditure that is not disclosed on the statement unless the lobbyist or principal complies with the disclosure and licensing requirements of this chapter.
145 (b) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), a lobbyist or principal that is required to file a financial report under this section is required to file the report quarterly until the lobbyist or principal files the statement required by Subsection (6)(a).
(b) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(a)(ii), a lobbyist or principal that is required to file a financial report under this section is required to file the report quarterly until the lobbyist or principal files the statement required by Subsection (6)(a).
(i) for a county government, the same county government or another county government;
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(ii) for a municipal government, the same municipal government or another - 17 - S.B.
145 Enrolled Copy (i) for a county government, the same county government or another county government;
145 02-17 20:29 municipal government;
(ii) for a municipal government, the same municipal government or another municipal government;
and (ii) that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances.
and - 18 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
(g) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section - 18 - 02-17 20:29 S.B.
145 (ii) that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances.
145 53-13-103.
(g) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.
(E) makes decisions relating to an education budget or the expenditure of public money;
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145 Enrolled Copy (E) makes decisions relating to an education budget or the expenditure of public money;
or - 19 - S.B.
or (viii) an immediate family member of an individual described in Subsections (1)(i)(i) through (vii).
145 02-17 20:29 (viii) an immediate family member of an individual described in Subsections (1)(i)(i) through (vii).
(g) engage in emergency planning activities, including preparation of policy and procedure and rulemaking necessary for implementation of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, as required by Section 53-2a-702;
(g) engage in emergency planning activities, including preparation of policy and procedure and rulemaking necessary for implementation of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, as required by Section - 20 - Enrolled Copy S.B.
145 53-2a-702;
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(i) ensure that any training or certification required of a public official, as defined in Section 53-1-102, or a public employee, as [those terms are ]defined in Section 63G-22-102, complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements, if the training or certification is required:
145 (i) ensure that any training or certification required of a public official, as defined in Section 53-1-102, or a public employee, as [those terms are ]defined in Section 63G-22-102, complies with Title 63G, Chapter 22, State Training and Certification Requirements, if the training or certification is required:
(1) "Public official" means, except as provided in Subsection (3), the same as that term is defined in Section [36-11-102] 53-1-102.
(2) "Public official" includes a judge or justice of:
145 02-17 20:29 (a) the Utah Supreme Court;
145 Enrolled Copy (1) "Public official" means, except as provided in Subsection (3), the same as that term is defined in Section [36-11-102] 53-1-102.
(2) "Public official" includes a judge or justice of:
(a) the Utah Supreme Court;
(2) This section does not apply if the former state official[ Ŝ→ :] [(a)] ←Ŝ engages in lobbying on behalf of:
(2) This section does not apply if the former state official engages in lobbying on behalf of:
[(a) Ŝ→ (i)] (a) ←Ŝ [himself] the former state official;
(a) [himself] the former state official;
or [(b) Ŝ→ (ii)] (b) ←Ŝ a business with which [he] the former state official is 726a associated, unless the primary activity of the business is lobbying or governmental relations[.
or (b) a business with which [he] the former state official is associated, unless the primary activity of the business is lobbying or governmental relations.
Ŝ→ ;
Section 9.
or] .
[(b) lobbies only outside the branch of government where the former state official served.] ←Ŝ Section 9.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies definitions related to lobbying, adjusts expenditure limits, and creates prohibitions against contingent compensation for lobbying.

  • 36-11-102

    [d) making an adjudicative decision]

    This change removes specific types of education actions from the definition.

  • 36-11-102

    less than [$10] $25 → $25

    This modifies the value threshold for certain exemptions in the definition of expenditure.

  • 36-11-102

    [$10] → $25

    This revises the amount concerning aggregate daily expenditures for non-food items.

  • 36-11-102

    [$30] $50 → $50

    This increases the cash value limit for publications and commemorative items.

  • 36-11-102

    [$10] $25 → $25

    This updates the monetary limit for aggregate daily expenditures not exceeding $25.

  • 36-11-201

    the total amount of expenditures made during the quarterly reporting period; the total amount of expenditures made, by the type of public official, during the quarterly reporting period; → the total amount of expenditures made to benefit any public official during the quarterly reporting period; the total amount of expenditures made, by the type of public official, during the quarterly reporting period; for the financial report due on January 10: the total amount of expenditures made to benefit any public official during the last calendar year; and the total amount of expenditures made, by the type of public official, during the last calendar year;

    This change clarifies the reporting requirements and formats for financial reports.

  • 36-11-304

    Except as provided in Subsection (2) or (3), a lobbyist, principal, or government officer may not make or offer to make aggregate daily expenditures that exceed: for food or beverage, the food reimbursement rate; except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), $25 for expenditures other than food or beverage; or $50 for expenditures for a publication or a commemorative item. → Except as provided in Subsection (2) or (3), a lobbyist, principal, or government officer may not make or offer to make aggregate daily expenditures that exceed: for food or beverage, the food reimbursement rate; for expenditures other than food or beverage, $25 for expenditures other than food or beverage; or $50 for expenditures for a publication or a commemorative item.

    This change clarifies the structure of expenditure limits for better understanding.

  • 36-11-301

    the offense of employing or soliciting a person to lobby for contingent compensation → the offense of offering consideration, a reward, or an incentive for lobbying that is contingent on certain government action.

    This change introduces a prohibition against contingent compensation related to lobbying.

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  1. Governor Signed

  2. Senate/ to Governor

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  8. Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling

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  11. House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate

  12. House/ passed 3rd reading

  13. House/ uncircled

  14. House/ circled

  15. House/ 3rd reading

  16. House/ 2nd reading

  17. House/ committee report favorable [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  18. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  19. House/ to standing committee [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  20. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. House/ received from Senate

  22. Senate/ to House

  23. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  24. Senate/ uncircled

  25. Senate/ circled

  26. Senate/ 3rd reading

  27. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  28. Senate/ uncircled

  29. Senate/ circled

  30. Senate/ 2nd reading

  31. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  32. Senate/ comm rpt/ amended [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  33. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  34. Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  35. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  36. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  37. Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  38. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0145

  39. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0145

  40. Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research

  41. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0145

  42. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0145

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SB 145 is sponsored by Jordan D. Teuscher (Republican) and Brady Brammer (Republican).
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