67-1a-1. Intent of Legislature. It is the intent of the Legislature to emphasize the significant responsibilities and duties assigned to the lieutenant governor of the state. As the second highest official of the state, the lieutenant governor is next in command of the executive department in the event of death, removal, resignation, or disability of […]
67-1a-12. Authority to administer oaths. The lieutenant governor and personnel employed under Section 67-1a-3, who are designated by the lieutenant governor, may administer oaths when necessary in the performance of official duties. Enacted by Chapter 5, 2008 General Session
67-1a-13. Certification restrictions. The lieutenant governor may not certify a signature of a notary or county recorder on: (1) a document that is not properly notarized, if notarization is required; or (2) a document regarding: (a) allegiance to a government or jurisdiction; (b) sovereignty; (c) in itinere status or world service authority; or (d) a […]
Effective 5/12/2020 67-1a-15. Local government and limited purpose entity registry. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Entity” means a limited purpose entity or a local government entity. (b) (i) “Limited purpose entity” means a legal entity that: (A) performs a single governmental function or limited governmental functions; and (B) is not a state executive […]
Effective 3/3/2022 67-1a-2. Duties enumerated. (1) The lieutenant governor shall: (a) perform duties delegated by the governor, including assignments to serve in any of the following capacities: (i) as the head of any one department, if so qualified, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and, upon appointment at the pleasure of the governor […]
Effective 7/1/2021 67-1a-2.2. Residences in more than one district — Lieutenant governor to resolve. (1) If, in reviewing a map generated from a redistricting block assignment file, the lieutenant governor determines that a single-family or multi-family residence is within more than one Congressional, Senate, House, or State Board of Education district, the lieutenant governor may, […]
67-1a-2.5. Fees of lieutenant governor. In addition to the fees prescribed by Title 16, Chapter 6a, Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, and Title 16, Chapter 10a, Utah Revised Business Corporation Act, the lieutenant governor shall receive and determine fees pursuant to Section 63J-1-504 for the following: (1) for a copy of any law, resolution, record, […]
Effective 3/3/2022 67-1a-3. Employment of personnel. The lieutenant governor, with the approval of the governor, may employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor’s office. Amended by Chapter 18, 2022 General Session
67-1a-5. Budget proposal. The lieutenant governor shall prepare and submit to the governor a proposed budget to be included in the budget submitted by the governor to the Legislature for the fiscal year following the convening of the Legislature in annual general session. Amended by Chapter 21, 1985 General Session
67-1a-6. Designation as secretary of state — Duties. (1) When required by local, state, federal, or international law, the lieutenant governor is hereby designated the secretary of state of Utah and shall perform the duties and functions required by such laws, including attesting or certifying documents, recording or filing laws, documents, and other papers; and […]
Effective 7/1/2021 67-1a-6.5. Certification of local entity boundary actions — Definitions — Notice requirements — Electronic copies — Filing. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Applicable certificate” means: (i) for the impending incorporation of a city, town, local district, conservation district, or incorporation of a local district from a reorganized special service district, a […]
67-1a-6.7. Certification of local entity name change. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Approving authority” means the person or body authorized under statute to approve the local entity’s name change. (b) “Center” has the same meaning as defined in Section 67-1a-6.5. (c) “Certificate of name change” means a certificate issued by the lieutenant governor […]
67-1a-7. Use and custody of great seal. Except as otherwise provided by law, the lieutenant governor, or the lieutenant governor’s designee, is authorized to use or affix the Great Seal of this state to any document whatever and only in pursuance of law, and is responsible for its safekeeping. Any person who illegally uses the […]
67-1a-8. Form and contents of great seal. The Great Seal of the State of Utah shall be 2-1/2 inches in diameter, and of the following device: the center a shield and perched thereon an American eagle with outstretching wings; the top of the shield pierced by six arrows crosswise; under the arrows the motto “Industry”; […]
