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2026 State Legislative Session

Every year, state legislators meet to propose, discuss, and vote on policies that affect our communities. The 2026 legislative session will take place from January 20 to March 6. During this period, legislators will introduce new bills, attend committee and public hearings, and vote on bills that may become law. 

The City’s Role in the Legislative Process 

State law governs what cities can and cannot do, meaning decisions made during the session directly shapes how the City serves you. During the session, the City’s Legislative Affairs Division keeps track of bills that could affect our services, funding, or local authority. They share city positions with lawmakers as bills move through the process, making sure community and city priorities are heard and represented. 

Know Your State Representatives

Elected officials represent you at the state level based on where you live. These legislators make decisions that may affect your neighborhood, cost of living, housing availability and city services you rely on.  

Not sure who represents you? Use the state’s lookup tool below to find your representatives and their contact information.  

Get Involved  

The legislative session is a great time to get involved with your state government. You can share your thoughts or follow bills in several ways during this time. 

City Council Briefings  

The Council holds regular briefings on issues that may affect the City during the 2026 Utah State Legislative Session. To find out how the session is impacting Salt Lake City, you can watch Council meetings on Tuesdays at 5 p.m.  

For more details about Council meetings and how to join in, please visit our meeting page.  

Jan. 13 Briefing 

The Legislative Affairs team gave the Council an overview of the upcoming 2026 legislative session. They talked about City priorities such as water rights, housing, homelessness, and keeping local authority. They also discussed legislative priorities and the bills being considered. These bills could affect the city budget, homelessness, land use, and values that matter to our residents.