This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
January 23, 2025 /Local News

Utah Lawmakers Address Elections, Housing, and Judicial Reforms

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s 45-day legislative session kicks off with over 500 bills on the table, focusing on election reforms, the housing crisis, and judicial changes. Judicial reforms, including potential term limits for judges, are also under discussion. To tackle the housing crisis, bills aim to ease construction of affordable housing, including accessory dwelling units and modular homes. Additionally, proposals for better data collection and homelessness management are being considered, alongside requests for funding to address shelter needs and improve public safety.

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