Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HB556: Special District Board Appointment Amendments
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
This bill modifies provisions governing a special district board of trustees.
What the bill says
A resolution under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(e) or (f) , in the resolution. (10) (a) For an existing special district, the number of members of the board of trustees may be changed by a two-thirds vote of the board of trustees. (b) No change in the number of members of a board of trustees under Subsection (10)(a) may: (i) violate Subsection (8) ; or (ii) serve to shorten the term of any member of the board. Section 2. Section 17B-1-304 is amended to read: 17B-1-304 . Appointment procedures for appointed members -- Notice of vacancy. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Alternative board member" mea.
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
a resolution under Subsection 17B-1-203(1)(e) or (f) , in the resolution. (10) (a) For an existing special district, the number of members of the board of trustees may be changed by a two-thirds vote of the board of trustees. (b) No change in the number of members of a board of trustees under Subsection (10)(a) may: (i) violate Subsection (8) ; or (ii) serve to shorten the term of any member of the board. Section 2. Section 17B-1-304 is amended to read: 17B-1-304 . Appointment procedures for appointed members -- Notice of vacancy. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Alternative board member" means an individual selected by an appointing authority: (i) to serve on a special district board only with respect to considering and voting upon a proposed increased assessment; and (ii) who is an elected official. (b) "Elected official" means an individual who holds an office that is subject to election at the state or local level. (c) "Proposed increased assessment" means a proposal before a special district board that: (i) would have the effect of raising assessments, fees, or taxes on a person within the boundary of the special district; and (ii) requires a vote of the board of trustees to go into effect. (2) The appointing authority may, by resolution, appoint persons to serve as members …