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Utah Legislature kicks off 2024 with country music and prayer as lawmakers eye energy, education policies

Tuesday marks the first day of the Utah Legislature’s 45 days of lawmaking. Lawmakers will debate an array of issues from the state budget to culture war issues.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, bangs the gavel to open the 2024 legislative session at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Lawmakers are expected to consider hundreds of bills over the 45-day period.