ICYMI: The Utah legislature is eyeing some big changes to vote by mail. A House proposal would allow voters to be mailed a ballot, but require it be returned in person with an ID. There would be an option to opt-in to return a ballot by mail. @abc4news #utpol

FULL EPISODE of Inside Utah Politics is now live! Governor Spencer Cox and Senate President Stuart Adams talk election, judicial, housing, energy and other proposals being floated this legislative session. One spoiler, Gov. Cox says he'll veto if there's a move to make judges elected in Utah.

A bill to block public unions from collectively bargaining will see its first committee hearing at 2 pm. @myuea calls the bill a "power grab." Its sponsor, @jordanteuscher says it allows employers to engage directly with *all* employees. @abc4utah #utpol

#UTLEG DAY 3: Here's what I'm tracking w/@abc4utah:
☑️ Higher Ed performance audit/budget discussion
☑️ Bill restricting transgender students in college dorms
☑️ Bill blocking public labor unions from collectively bargaining
☑️ SPACEPORTS in Utah👽🛸

NEW: Transgender issues will reemerge during Utah's 2025 legislative session with House members proposing a series of changes impacting college dorms, pronouns and pride flags in schools, and inmates. @abc4news #utpol

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Happy #utleg day one! It's a lot of pomp and circumstance this morning but this afternoon both chambers will get to passing some bills, likely ones that have already passed an interim committee. #utpol