Utah legislation · 2026 General Session
Utah SJR13: Joint Resolution Honoring Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Founding of the United States
Status: Passed both chambers, March 13, 2026
This resolution honors Irish and Irish-American contributions to the founding of the United States.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:
0 Joint Resolution Honoring Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Founding of the United States 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper House Sponsor: Anthony E. Loubet LONG TITLE General Description: This resolution honors Irish and Irish-American contributions to the founding of the United States. Highlighted Provisions: This resolution: - commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States by recognizing the contributions of Irish and Irish-American individuals to the American Revolutionary War effort and the signing of the Declaration of Independence; - highlights specific Irish and Irish-American figures involved in the founding of the United States, including signers of the Declaration of Independence, military leaders, and early advocates of American independence; - acknowledges the influence of American independence on political thought and reform movements beyond the United States, including in Ireland, and recognizes ongoing opportunities for state-level cultural and economic engagement with Ireland; - expresses support for expanding Utah-Ireland relations and encourages joint engagement efforts, including a cooperative committee and Ireland's consideration of appointing an Honorary Consul General in Utah; and - directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to specified officials and organizations in Ireland and the United States. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of …
Sponsors
- Wayne Harper (R, 16) · primary sponsor
- Loubet, Anthony E. (R, 27)
Latest actions
- : Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
- : Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
- : Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
- : Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
- : Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- : Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
- : Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
- : Senate/ received from House
- : House/ to Senate
- : House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
Votes
- House/ passed 3rd reading (March 6, 2026): 62 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Comm - Favorable Recommendation (March 2, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate/ passed 3rd reading (February 20, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation (February 13, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation (February 13, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Government Operations (State Issues), Economic Development, History, Cultural Engagement, State Symbols and Designations, Boards and Committees, Cultural and Community Engagement
Common questions
- What is SJR13?
- SJR13 is a bill in the Utah Legislature (2026 General Session): Joint Resolution Honoring Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Founding of the United States.
- What does SJR13 do?
- This resolution honors Irish and Irish-American contributions to the founding of the United States.
- What is the status of SJR13?
- Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR13?
- Wayne Harper (R, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJR13?
- On the Utah Legislature website: https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SJR013.html
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