Utah State legislature 2026
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BYU students intern on the Hill
Every year, the Utah Legislature meets for 45 days to pass hundreds of bills — but lawmakers do not do it alone.
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Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, district courts
On Jan. 30, the Utah Legislature gave final approval to a bill, SB134, that adds two justices to the Utah Supreme Court, two judges to the Court of Appeals and three judges to district courts.
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Previewing the 2026 Utah legislative session
The Utah Legislature began its annual session on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and issues such as housing affordability, public transportation and education are on the horizon for Utahns and Brigham Young University students.
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