Utah § 36-12-1 - Definitions.
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§ 36-12-1. Definitions.
36-12-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
| (1) | "Interim committee" means the same as that term is defined in legislative rule. |
| (2) | "Legislative director" means the director of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, the legislative fiscal analyst, or the legislative auditor general. |
| (3) | "Major political party" means either of the two political parties having the greatest number of members elected to the two chambers of the Legislature. |
| (4) | "Professional legislative staff" means the legislative directors and the members of their staffs. |
| (5) | "Standing committee" means a Senate or House committee established under Senate or House rule for the purpose of considering proposed legislation. |
Amended by Chapter 425, 2024 General Session
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