Legislative Policy

Mar. 3, 2026

Utah Bill Could Reshape Summit County's Growth Planning

Competing versions of H.B. 457 could limit the county's ability to deny future development proposals.

Mar. 2, 2026

Utah Bill Seeks to Mandate Anti-Abortion 'Baby Olivia' Video in Schools

Legislation would require public schools to show fetal development video from anti-abortion group Live Action.

Mar. 2, 2026

Utah Lawmakers Unveil $31 Billion Budget Recommendations for 2026

Republican leaders prioritize tax cuts, prison expansion, and homelessness funding in final budget proposal

Feb. 28, 2026

Utah Lawmakers Approve $31 Billion State Budget

Funding increases for public education and homelessness services, but cuts to some programs

Feb. 27, 2026

Utah Landlord-Tenant Bill Halted in Committee

Proposed legislation to give landlords more power to terminate rental agreements faces concerns over vague language and tenant protections.

Feb. 26, 2026

Utah Seeks New Process for Honoring People on State Highways

Proposed bill would create a committee to review and approve honorary road namings

Feb. 26, 2026

Utah Legislature Breaks Record for Most Bills Filed

House Speaker says focus is on vetting bills thoroughly rather than passing high volume

Feb. 25, 2026

Utah Bill Aims to Protect Campus Guest Speakers

Legislation would prevent colleges from restricting speech on campuses after backlash over banned word list.

Feb. 24, 2026

Utah Passes Omnibus Alcohol Bill Ahead of Olympics

New law addresses hospitality industry concerns, including proximity to parks and accepting foreign driver's licenses

Feb. 24, 2026

Rep. Logan Monson Discusses Key Bills and Priorities in Sophomore Legislative Session

The Utah State Representative talks health care, judicial transparency, and the differences between his first and second terms.

Feb. 24, 2026

Utah Plaintiffs Challenge Legislature's New 'Constitutional Court'

Lawsuit alleges law creating 3-judge panel to hear challenges to state laws is unconstitutional

Feb. 23, 2026

Utah Lawmakers Reject Plan to Boost Starter Home Construction

Republican lawmaker's bill aimed at loosening local zoning rules fails to gain support

Feb. 23, 2026

Utah Rep. Watkins Discusses Energy Developments in Legislative Session

Watkins provides updates on state plans to purchase East Carbon Coke Ovens, PacifiCorp's sale of Washington service area, and new nuclear and geothermal energy initiatives.

Feb. 21, 2026

Young Utahns Urge Lawmakers to Save the Great Salt Lake

Muskan Walia and Nate Blouin call on legislators to support S.B. 250 and commit funding to restore the lake by 2034

Feb. 21, 2026

Utah Supreme Court dismisses legislature's redistricting appeal

Lt. Governor's office releases signatures to put redistricting measure back on 2026 ballot

Feb. 20, 2026

Utah Lawmakers Reject Bill Banning Public Funds for Gender-Affirming Care

The proposed legislation would have prohibited government entities from covering transgender employees' insurance for hormones or gender-affirming surgeries.

Feb. 20, 2026

Congress Advances Bipartisan Housing Reform Legislation

Lawmakers from both parties work to address high housing costs and shortages

Feb. 16, 2026

Utah Republicans Fatigued by Ongoing 'Sensitive Material' Bills

Some lawmakers want to pause new restrictions as schools struggle to keep up with previous changes.

Feb. 14, 2026

Utah Lawmakers Advance Judicial Transparency Bill Despite Privacy Concerns

The bill would increase public access to court records and audio recordings, but raises worries about victim privacy and potential misuse of information.

Feb. 13, 2026

Utah Governor Negotiating with Idaho Over Gas Tax Bill

Proposed legislation to restructure Utah's gas tax sparks cross-border dispute with neighboring state.