Utah lawmakers are under pressure to pass bills as the 2025 legislative session comes to a close. With hundreds of proposals up for consideration, most of the work happens in the final days of the session. Lawmakers have approved 83 bills on Wednesday alone, with more expected to pass on Thursday and Friday. Some major proposals, including one for nuclear energy in Utah, are causing tension between representatives and senators.
Legislators are also discussing proposals related to illegal immigration, reallocating funds for higher education, and reforming the state’s election system. One major proposal, the Beehive Development Agency, faced public pushback and has been put on hold. Another bill addressing illegal immigration passed the Senate with some amendments.
The Senate also passed a bill that would ban the display of pride flags in schools and government buildings, sparking criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. Additionally, lawmakers are making changes to a major transportation bill to address concerns raised by Salt Lake City.
Overall, the final days of the legislative session are expected to be busy as lawmakers work on passing bills before the deadline. Stay tuned for more updates on the outcomes of these legislative proposals.
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