2025 bills / H.B. 379

H.B. 379 Population Data Amendments (2025)

Became lawWritten by Rep. Stephanie Gricius · carried in the Senate by Sen. Michael K. McKell

  1. Introduced
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. Senate committee
  5. Senate vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

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This bill changes how official population numbers are used for Utah cities and unincorporated areas. It says the state's Utah Population Committee must yearly give an adjusted population estimate for each city and unincorporated area, and government entities must share information the committee needs to prepare those estimates.

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Official description
  • defines terms
  • in circumstances where a population estimate is available from the Utah Population Committee and the United States Bureau of the Census, requires the use of the census or census estimate only if the Utah Population Committee estimate is unavailable
  • requires the Utah Population Committee to annually provide an adjusted sub-county population estimate for each municipality and unincorporated area within the state
  • requires government entities to share information with the Utah Population Committee that is necessary for the committee to prepare population estimates
  • makes technical and conforming changes
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