A bill spelling out that the details of how voters return their mailed election ballots is private and making it a crime for public officials to access or use information not related to their duties is headed to the Utah House.

The first of many election bills that the 2025 Utah Legislature is expected to consider has already cleared its first legislative hurdle. The House Government Operations Committee on Wednesday — the second day of the Legislature’s 45-day session — unanimously voted to approve HB69,

The Legislature aims to tackle some of the most important issues in Utah this year, including the elections process, judicial reform and the housing and homelessness crisis.

Even though election season is over, pressure on Utah election officials isn’t about to let up. In the wake of a contentious election that sowed more scrutiny on voting, Utah lawmakers are gearing up to consider changes to the state’s election system,

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson looked at members of the House Business & Labor Committee and declared: "This bill is about me."

Utah Republican leaders gaveled in the 2025 legislative session aiming to transform Utah into a nuclear powerhouse, make sweeping changes to higher education and overhaul the state’s elections.

With Utah's 2025 legislative session starting, lawmakers are expected to debate immigration, tax cuts, transgender students, university funding, elections and more.

The Utah legislative session will see debate on increasing trust in elections. A Sutherland Institute poll shows what improves voter confidence most.

Bill sponsor Sen. Nate Blouin said that unlike previous attempts to repeal the Utah food tax, SB122 isn't tied to other legislation.

SALT LAKE CITY — With the 2025 General Session coming up, Utahns were asked what policies would increase voter confidence in the elections process. The data comes from the Sutherland Institute and Y2 Analytics. It found 74% of Utah voters prefer to stick with elected officials running the state elections instead of appointing someone.

Aside from illegal immigration, Utah House Republicans plan to focus on tech education, taxes, elections and more during the 2025 legislative session.

Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore last week introduced a resolution in support of a constitutional amendment designed to restore states' authority to regulate campaign finance laws. The announcement came just days before the anniversary of the infamous Citizens United Supreme Court ruling.