HB262 (Judicial Election Amendments)

  • Status: Introduced
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: HB262
  • Session: 2026 Legislative Session
  • Latest Update: Mar 13, 2026
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Summary


HB262 is another proposed bill to weaken the Judicial branch, this time by raising the threshold in judicial retention elections from a simple majority to 67%.

 

Sponsors:
Rep. Jason Kyle

Publications


Legislative Report 2026

Read the ACLU of Utah’s 2026 Legislative Report. Click below to learn more about our priority bills, read our veto letters, and learn how our collective action protected your rights and those you care about.

 

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