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The Utah Legislature crowned itself king. Can anything rein it in?

As they begin 2022 session, Republican lawmakers are in near-complete control of everything.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox steps into the House chamber following Rep. Francis Gibson, R-Mapleton, motion Friday night that the Legislature hear from “Gov. Gary Herbert.” House Speaker Brad Wilson noted that the motion paper apparently had the name of the former executive branch leader, a mix up that drew laughter from the body. at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 5, 2021, during the final day of the Utah Legislature’s 2021 general session.