HCR 13 — Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education
Last action — Governor Signed
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 18, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill HCR 13 involved the removal of specific line breaks that were not relevant, cleaning up the language for clarity. The content that emphasizes the importance of a skilled workforce in Utah's nuclear, mining, and fiber optics industries remains intact, highlighting their role in providing high-wage jobs and supporting the state's economic growth. This change matters because it helps streamline the bill while keeping the focus on the urgent need for skilled workers in these important sectors.
02-06Enrolled 16:37Copy H.C.R.
WHEREAS, Utah's economic strength relies on a skilled workforce that meets the needs Hfof emerging and foundational industries;
C WHEREAS, the nuclear, mining, and fiber optics industries provide high-wage, .high-demand career opportunities that support energy independence, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the state;
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development, and technological advancement in the state;
1 WHEREAS, Utah employers in these industries report a growing need for workers with 3 specialized technical skills and industry-recognized credentials;
WHEREAS, the Utah State Board of Education and local education agencies oversee career and technical education programs that connect students with workforce-ready skills;
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WHEREAS, career and technical education programs in Utah schools already prepare students for employment through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and credential-aligned instruction;
Action History
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Governor Signed
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House/ to Governor
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House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
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House/ enrolled bill to Printing
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Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
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Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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Bill Received from House for Enrolling
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House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
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House/ received from Senate
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Senate/ to House
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Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
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Senate/ passed 3rd reading
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Senate/ 3rd reading
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Senate/ 2nd reading
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Senate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
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Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
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Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
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Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
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Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
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Senate/ received from House
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House/ to Senate
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House/ passed 3rd reading
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House/ 3rd reading
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House/ 2nd reading
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House/ committee report favorable [House Education Committee]
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House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Education Committee]
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House/ to standing committee [House Education Committee]
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House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
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LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HCR013
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LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HCR013
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House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
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House/ received bill from Legislative Research
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LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HCR013
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LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HCR013
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Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
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Bill Numbered but not Distributed
Sponsors
- David P. Hinkins · Cosponsor
- Rosalba Dominguez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Rosalba Dominguez Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- David P. Hinkins Republican
Not signed on (102)
102 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 102 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HCR 13?
- HCR 13 is sponsored by David P. Hinkins (Republican) and Rosalba Dominguez (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HCR 13?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2026. Enacted.
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