The Utah Legislative Management Committee continues its operations under the leadership of Republican Representative Mike Schultz and Republican Senator J. Stuart Adams. The committee, which includes members from both major political parties, manages legislative affairs for the state during a period of Republican-led government control.
Committee Membership and Leadership
The committee's current membership includes several key figures from both the Republican and Democratic parties. Republican Representative Mike Schultz serves as the Chair, while Republican Senator J. Stuart Adams holds the position of Vice Chair. Other Republican members include Senators Kirk A. Cullimore, Michael K. McKell, and Chris H. Wilson, alongside Representatives Bridger Bolinder, Candace B. Pierucci, and Casey Snider.
The Democratic members of the committee include Senators Luz Escamilla, Karen Kwan, Jen Plumb, and Kathleen A. Riebe. The House delegation also includes Democratic Representatives Jennifer Dailey-Provost, Sahara Hayes, Angela Romero, and Doug Owens. Supporting the administrative functions of the committee are John Q. Cannon, serving as Director, Victoria Ashby, serving as General Counsel, and Victoria Firmage, serving as Administrative Assistant.
The Legislative Management Committee operates within a state government characterized by Republican majorities in both chambers. During the 2025 legislative session, Republicans held a 23-6 majority in the Senate and a 61-14 majority in the House. This partisan control, combined with a Republican governor, established a Republican state government trifecta.
The 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 Utah legislative session, which began on January 21, 2025, and concluded on March 7, 2025, saw significant legislative activity. During that session, Utah was one of 20 state legislatures where Republicans maintained a veto-proof supermajority in both chambers, allowing the party to override gubernatorial vetoes without minority party votes.
Legislative Enactments
Several pieces of legislation were enacted during the 2025 session. Notable among these were UT HB2001, which repealed H.B. 267 regarding public sector labor union amendments, and UT SB2001, which modified election provisions for primary election ballot qualification. Both bills were signed by the governor and filed with the Lieutenant Governor's office on December 11, 2025.
Judicial and Constitutional Actions
Other significant laws passed in 2025 included UT SB2002, which clarified the jurisdiction of Utah appellate courts, and UT HJR201, a joint resolution reaffirming the legislature's constitutional role in redistricting. The latter was signed and filed on December 9, 2025, alongside UT SJR201, which amended court rules of procedure.
Environmental and Administrative Laws
The 2025 session also addressed environmental and administrative issues through various bills. Governor Spencer Cox signed UT HB1001, which addressed issues related to the Great Salt Lake, on October 14, 2025. Other measures signed on that same date included UT HB1002 regarding property manager licenses, UT HB1003 concerning emissions testing for vehicle weights, and UT HB1004 regarding election records.
