Legislature convenes as House and Senate prepare for new session

The Utah House of Representatives convened on January 18, 2022, to officially announce its readiness to conduct legislative business for the 2022 General Legislative Session. Key representatives, including Speaker of the House and members of the Senate, confirmed that both chambers are organized and prepared to engage in discussions and pass legislation.

During the meeting, Representative Wilcox reported that a joint committee had informed the governor of the legislature's organization. The governor is scheduled to address both the legislature and the citizens of Utah in a joint convention on Thursday, January 20, at 6:30 PM in the House Chamber.

Several bills were introduced for consideration, including House Bill 64 concerning drinking water amendments, House Bill 66 related to public employees' insurance plan amendments, and House Bill 75 focusing on retirement system transparency. Other notable bills included House Bill 82, which establishes a state debt review commission, and House Bill 85 addressing eminent domain amendments. These bills have been referred to the House Rules Committee for further discussion.

The meeting concluded with a warm welcome back to the representatives, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming session. The House is poised to tackle various legislative issues as it moves forward in the session.