Utah lawmakers have less than 48 hours to pass bills before the 2025 legislative session ends at the stroke of midnight Friday, and there are still hundreds of proposals up for consideration. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
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SALT LAKE CITY ā Utah lawmakers have less than 48 hours to pass bills before the 2025 legislative session ends at the stroke of midnight Friday, and there are still hundreds of proposals up for consideration.
The first weeks of the session include a trickle of bills working their way through the process, but most of the work happens during the final three days of the session when lawmakers approve the majority of bills. Eighty-three bills got final approval on Wednesday alone, and even more are expected to pass on Thursday and Friday.
Lawmakers will be hard-pressed to outdo the record 591 bills they approved last year, especially as some apparent friction between representatives and senators has Republican lawmakers at loggerheads over some major proposals, including a bill clearing the path for nuclear energy in Utah.
The Legislature is also considering several proposals aimed at addressing illegal immigration, reallocating funds for higher education, and reforming the state’s election system.
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A panel of lawmakers kicked off the second-to-last legislative day with an early meeting to iron out differences between the House and Senate on a major transportation proposal. Rep. Kay Christofferson, R-Lehi, the floor sponsor of SB195, said the new version reverts language in the bill to an earlier compromise meant to address concerns from Salt Lake City over a proposed moratorium on road safety projects.
A spokesperson confirmed the city is “on board” with the newest version, which was approved by the House. It appears headed for final passage, pending approval from the Senate.
Contributing: Carter Williams
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