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As artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy become increasingly important, lawmakers are taking action to ensure strong consumer protections and responsible technology use.

The Transient Room Tax (TRT) is crucial for tourism in Utah because it helps fund essential infrastructure and services that directly benefit tourists. Read why it’s important.

In Utah, base budgets serve as the starting point for the state’s annual budgeting process. They represent the ongoing funding levels for state agencies and programs, based on the previous year’s appropriations, before any new spending decisions or cuts are made.

Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will consider, debate, and pass policies that will impact Utahns all across the state.

The 2025 Utah Legislative Session began on January 21 and will run through March 7. This 45-day session brings a notable shift in representation, with 19 new lawmakers joining the ranks and women now constituting over 30% of the legislature—a historic high for the state.

Following each election, House and Senate Majority and Minority Caucuses elect leadership teams to represent them and forward their caucus policy priorities.