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House recalls and reconsiders "Utah Tomorrow" resolutions amid concern they could bind budgeting
Summary
Lawmakers moved to recall and reconsider two Senate concurrent resolutions known as the "Utah Tomorrow" principles, arguing some provisions could effectively dictate future budgeting priorities; the House voted to recall SCR 1 and later circled SCR 2 for further review.
Rick Henry Valentine, a legislator, moved to recall Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 (the "Utah Tomorrow" principles) from the Senate for the purpose of reconsideration, saying the resolution's "lofty goals" risked becoming governing principles for the legislature's budgeting and decisionmaking. Proponents warned the language touches a wide range of policy areas — from health services and environmental protections to school-based care — that could inadvertently constrain future budget choices.
Supporters of reconsideration said the House should not lock itself into a long-term framework without fully understanding its budgetary effect. Opponents did not press extended debate on the floor, and the House approved the recall motion by voice vote. Members then moved to reconsider the companion resolution, Senate Concurrent Resolution 2; after debate the House voted to reconsider and later "circle" SCR 2 (a procedural hold) to allow further review.
The actions return both resolutions to the legislative process for further consideration rather than immediate adoption. The House chair explained the recall procedure: when a bill or resolution has passed both houses but not yet received final executive action, either chamber may request its return for reconsideration; the originating chamber then votes whether to permit the return. The motion to recall, the subsequent motion to reconsider, and the motion to circle were all approved on the floor.
