A 4 > U t A h ≥ M o n d a y , J a n u a r y 24, 2011
The SalT lake Tribune
STATE GOVERNMENT • A PRIMER ON CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
Your 2011 Utah Legislature How to get involved • As this year’s group of Utah lawmakers gathers to tackle the issues of the day, have you ever wondered how to make your voice heard? Is there an important issue that you want to follow through the legislative process? This page is intended as a starting point to help you find
your way. The 2011 Legislature again is dominated by Republicans, who control both legislative bodies by more than two-thirds majorities. Here is a look at leadership, the House and Senate rankand-file and information about how to contact your district’s
representatives. During the session, you can follow the legislative proceedings by picking up The Salt Lake Tribune and turning to the newspaper’s Legislature page. Readers also can follow the session online by going to sltrib.com and clicking on the day’s Legislature news or going to
the political blog Out of Context at blogs.sltrib.com/utahpolitics. For questions or comments and to offer news tips, call The Tribune at 801-257-8742 or e-mail dhar
[email protected] To contact lawmakers, call 801-538-1035 (for the Senate) or 801-538-1029 (for the House).
Utah House of Representatives
Utah Senate
Republicans (57)
Republicans (22)
Democrats (7) Democrats (17) Vacant seats (1) Senate chambers
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House chambers
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1. Preparation • A bill is prepared by the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. Bills can originate in either body.
2. House introduction • The bill is introduced in the House and referred to the House Rules Committee.
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3. Assigned •
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The House Rules Commitee recommends the bill be assigned to a committee.
4. Financial estimate • The bill receives a fiscal note, which estimates the financial effects of the proposed legislation on state and local government.
Cutaway view of Capitol
5. Committee to floor • The House Standing Committee hears the bill. Citizens can testify. There is a debate in the House and a final vote on the bill.
6. To the Senate •
About the Capitol
If the bill is passed it is sent to the Senate, introduced and referred to the Senate Rules Committee, which recommends an assignment.
Designed • In 1912 by Richard Kletting Completed • In 1916 Remodeled • Several times, most notably a multimillion-dollar restoration and seismic upgrade in 2004 Visitor hours • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
7. Committee to floor • The Senate Standing Committee hears the bill. Citizens can testify. There is a debate in the Senate and a final vote on the bill.
Senate leadership
House leadership
Rebecca Lockhart • Speaker of the House; represents District 64
The bill is signed by the president of the Senate and returned to the House for signing by the speaker.
Brad L. Dee • House majority leader; represents District 11
David Litvack • House minority leader; represents District 26
Michael Waddoups • Senate president; represents District 6
Legislative roster (alphabetical) UTAH SENATE NAME/PARTY (DISTRICT) Stuart Adams-R (22) Curtis Bramble-R (16) D. Chris Buttars-R (10) Allen Christensen-R (19) Gene Davis-D (3) Margaret Dayton-R (15) Lyle Hillyard-R (25) David Hinkins-R (27) Scott Jenkins-R (20) Patricia Jones-D (4) Peter Knudson-R (17) Daniel Liljenquist-R (23) Mark Madsen-R (13) Karen Mayne-D (5) Benjamin McAdams-D (2) Karen Morgan-D (8) Wayne Niederhauser-R (9) Ralph Okerlund-R (24) Stua
