2021 Utah Legislative Session

Some Utah lawmakers want to allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit, saying they trust law abiding citizens to act responsibly. But critics aren’t so sure that’s true across the board.

Did you know Utah lawmakers technically have only ONE thing to do during the legislative session? And do you know what that thing is? Make the state’s budget! It takes the Legislature 45 days to hash it out (and that’s not counting all the staff time to prepare for the session!). But Sonja and Emily can explain how Utah’s budget works in just 15 minutes. Impressive, we know.

Utah's House and Senate Democrats respond to Gov. Spencer Cox's State of the State address.

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox delivered his first State of the State address. Cox is Utah’s 18th governor.

The Capitol building is closed to the public because of security concerns. But after it opens, some Utahns may not want to participate in the Legislative Session in person because of COVID-19. Here’s how you can still be involved from a distance.

The Utah Legislature’s 2021 General Session started Tuesday. Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, and Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, talked about their expectations for the next 45 days and beyond.

45 Days is back with a preview of the 2021 Utah Legislative Session. Spoiler alert: it’s going to be a little bit different this time around. But one of the things that hasn’t changed this year is the Republican supermajority in both chambers. Hosts Emily Means and Sonja Hutson talked with Senate President Stuart Adams and House Minority Leader Brian King about what they hope to get done during this session.

The Utah Legislature reconvenes Jan. 19. Here’s what House Minority Leader Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, is focusing on this session.

Looking ahead to the 2021 General Session, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said education will continue to be a priority for lawmakers. He also said this is “the year of a tax cut.”