Utah Constitution Article 24 Schedule
Utah Constitution – Article XXIV: Schedule – Summary
Article XXIV (24) of the Utah Constitution, titled "Schedule", serves as a transitional article. It outlines how existing laws, rights, and institutions from the territorial government of Utah would transition into the new state government upon Utah’s admission to the Union.
Here's a section-by-section breakdown:
Section 1: Continuity of Laws
All laws in force in the Territory of Utah at the time of statehood remain valid unless:
They are inconsistent with the new Constitution.
They are repealed or altered by the state Legislature.
Section 2: Legal Proceedings
All ongoing legal actions and court proceedings will continue unaffected by the change from territorial to state government.
Territorial court judgments, fines, and penalties will remain enforceable.
Section 3: Transfer of Property and Rights
All property, records, and rights of the Territory of Utah become property of the State of Utah.
Section 4: Continuation of Territorial Officers
Existing territorial officers will continue performing their duties until their state successors are elected or appointed and qualified.
Section 5: Official Acts Unaffected
All actions performed by territorial officials remain valid under the new state government.
Section 6: Judicial Proceedings
Legal proceedings will continue in the courts established by the new Constitution, picking up where they left off.
Section 7: Elections and Representation
The first state election, the election of senators and representatives, and their apportionment were arranged by this schedule for smooth governance transition.
Purpose of Article XXIV:
To ensure legal and administrative continuity during Utah's transition from a U.S. territory to statehood in 1896.
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