Utah House convenes extraordinary session to address critical race theory and Second Amendment rights
May 19, 2021 | 2021 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The first extraordinary session of the 64th legislature of Utah convened on May 19, 2021, at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. The session was called by Speaker Brad R. Wilson to address urgent matters that arose since the adjournment of the 2021 general session.
Two primary resolutions were on the agenda. The first resolution focused on supporting the Second Amendment rights of Utah citizens and included discussions on potentially designating Utah as a sanctuary state for gun rights. The second resolution urged the Utah State Board of Education to review educational standards and to prohibit the inclusion of critical race theory in school curricula.
During the session, procedural motions were made to streamline the legislative process. Representative Hawkes proposed a motion to allow the House to read only the short titles of bills and resolutions unless a two-thirds majority requested otherwise. This motion passed, facilitating a more efficient discussion of the proposed resolutions.
Additionally, Representative King moved to suspend the rule requiring bills to remain on the calendar for one legislative day between readings, which also passed. This allowed for expedited consideration of the resolutions.
The resolutions, HR 901 and HR 902, were introduced and subsequently lifted from the rules for further discussion. HR 901 addresses critical race theory in public education, while HR 902 expresses support for Second Amendment rights and explores sanctuary state status. Both resolutions were read for the second time and placed on the House's third reading calendar for further deliberation.
This extraordinary session highlights the legislature's focus on contentious social issues, particularly regarding education and gun rights, reflecting ongoing debates within the state. The outcomes of these resolutions could have significant implications for Utah's educational policies and gun legislation moving forward.
Two primary resolutions were on the agenda. The first resolution focused on supporting the Second Amendment rights of Utah citizens and included discussions on potentially designating Utah as a sanctuary state for gun rights. The second resolution urged the Utah State Board of Education to review educational standards and to prohibit the inclusion of critical race theory in school curricula.
During the session, procedural motions were made to streamline the legislative process. Representative Hawkes proposed a motion to allow the House to read only the short titles of bills and resolutions unless a two-thirds majority requested otherwise. This motion passed, facilitating a more efficient discussion of the proposed resolutions.
Additionally, Representative King moved to suspend the rule requiring bills to remain on the calendar for one legislative day between readings, which also passed. This allowed for expedited consideration of the resolutions.
The resolutions, HR 901 and HR 902, were introduced and subsequently lifted from the rules for further discussion. HR 901 addresses critical race theory in public education, while HR 902 expresses support for Second Amendment rights and explores sanctuary state status. Both resolutions were read for the second time and placed on the House's third reading calendar for further deliberation.
This extraordinary session highlights the legislature's focus on contentious social issues, particularly regarding education and gun rights, reflecting ongoing debates within the state. The outcomes of these resolutions could have significant implications for Utah's educational policies and gun legislation moving forward.
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