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Utah Lawmakers Approve $31 Billion State Budget

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

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.

Utah Seeks New Process for Honoring People on State Highways

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

Utah Legislature Breaks Record for Most Bills Filed

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

Utah Bill Aims to Protect Campus Guest Speakers

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

Utah Passes Omnibus Alcohol Bill Ahead of Olympics

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

Utah Plaintiffs Challenge Legislature's New 'Constitutional Court'

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

Utah Lawmakers Reject Plan to Boost Starter Home Construction

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

Utah Supreme Court dismisses legislature's redistricting appeal

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

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.

Utah Governor Negotiating with Idaho Over Gas Tax Bill

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

Utah Lawmakers Propose Ban on Proposition Bets

Bill aims to outlaw wagers on specific game outcomes and other events