‘Let us do what is right, even when it is hard’: Utah Legislature’s 45-day session is underway

As the lawmakers adjourned after the first day of the session, more than 500 pieces of legislation had already been proposed.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Legislators meet in the House chamber to hear the State of the Judiciary speech at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.