Commission on Uniform State Laws
Entity: 1243
Entity Type: State Government
Abstract
The Utah Board of Commissioners for the Promotion of Uniformity of Legislation in the United States was established in 1907 to draft recommendations for uniform legislation consistent with legislation in other states and territories. The enacting legislation was revamped in 1957 and the commission name shortened to the Commission on Uniform State Laws.
Biography/History Notes
On creation in 1907, the Commission consisted of three suitable persons appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. In 1955 (Laws ch. 141) membership was changed to the Attorney General and two members of the State Bar to be appointed by the Governor. In 1957 (Laws ch. 155) membership was to consist of all three members chosen from the State Bar by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. In 1987 (Laws ch. 193) membership was increased to four with one not only a member of the Utah Bar, but also a member of the Legislature at the time of his appointment and during his service.