Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah HCR13: Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education
Status: Signed into law, March 18, 2026
This resolution encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to create and offer instruction in courses that will prepare students for certain careers.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 5, 2026:
0 Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Rosalba Dominguez Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to create and offer instruction in courses that will prepare students for certain careers. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - acknowledges the importance of specialized technical skills and industry-recognized credentials for a skilled workforce and improved economic strength; - supports efforts to improve technical education; and - encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to: - expand instruction related to technical education; - collaborate with certain partners; and - use certain existing programs. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, Utah's economic strength relies on a skilled workforce that meets the needs of emerging and foundational industries; 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; WHEREAS, Utah employers in these industries report a growing need for workers with 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 …
Sponsors
- Dominguez, Rosalba (D, 35) · primary sponsor
- David Hinkins (R, 26)
Latest actions
- : Governor Signed
- : House/ to Governor
- : House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from House for Enrolling
- : House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
- : House/ received from Senate
- : Senate/ to House
Votes
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (March 4, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 26, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation (February 26, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House/ passed 3rd reading (February 23, 2026): 62 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 20, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State Board of Education, Education, K-12 Education
Common questions
- What is HCR13?
- HCR13 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Concurrent Resolution Regarding Technical Education.
- What does HCR13 do?
- This resolution encourages the State Board of Education and local education agencies to create and offer instruction in courses that will prepare students for certain careers.
- What is the status of HCR13?
- Signed into law as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (March 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR13?
- Dominguez, Rosalba (D, 35), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR13?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HCR013.html
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