Utah · 2026 General Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 4: Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJR 4 is a joint resolution introduced in the Utah House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolution Regarding Prison Security and Successful Inmate Reentry. Primary sponsor: Melissa Ballard (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): House/ to Lieutenant Governor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Luz Escamilla | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House/ to Lieutenant 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
- Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]
- Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
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