November 8, 2021 •
Utah Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting
Gov. Spencer Cox has called the Utah Legislature into a special session on redistricting set to begin November 9 at 10:30 a.m. Lawmakers will vote on a set of maps that will determine the boundaries of Utah’s political districts, from […]
Gov. Spencer Cox has called the Utah Legislature into a special session on redistricting set to begin November 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Lawmakers will vote on a set of maps that will determine the boundaries of Utah’s political districts, from school boards to the state Legislature and Congress, for the next decade.
In addition, Cox outlined other issues to be considered by lawmakers, including a vote to change the name of Dixie State University and an opportunity to consider provisions related to COVID-19 and the workplace.
It is not yet clear when the special session is slated to end.
May 19, 2021 •
Utah Governor Sets May 19 for Special Legislative Session
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has called for state legislators to meet in a special session May 19 to discuss issues including accepting and appropriating funds from the American Rescue Plan. The Legislature will also discuss prohibiting face mask requirements in […]
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has called for state legislators to meet in a special session May 19 to discuss issues including accepting and appropriating funds from the American Rescue Plan.
The Legislature will also discuss prohibiting face mask requirements in K-12 schools, amending provisions related to the sale of electronic cigarettes, and extending the state of emergency for drought conditions.
However, lawmakers will not discuss critical race theory and Second Amendment sanctuary legislation during the special session.
Cox said Second Amendment sanctuary legislation should wait for a future general session.
The length of the special session has not been announced. This does not affect lobbying dates.
Individuals, political committees, lobbyists, or their principals may not make a campaign contribution to the governor, the governor’s personal campaign committee, or a PAC controlled by the governor when the Legislature is convened in a special session.
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