Republicans could dominate many of Utah’s regulatory boards and oversight commissions if this bill passes

A similar proposal was introduced once before, but was vetoed by then-Gov. Gary Herbert in 2017.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Legislators in the House Chamber at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Legislators in the House Chamber at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

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Emily R. Anderson

| Feb. 18, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

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