Utah's 45-day legislative session began Monday with pomp, circumstance and a call by new House Speaker Brad Wilson for record-setting tax cuts.
The House and Senate swore in a large batch of new members and officiated a leadership changeover as they convened for their first day of lawmaking in 2019. After taking the gavel in the House, Wilson urged his chamber to focus on the future of a rapidly growing state.
"Despite our high quality of life and recent success, there are threats to this prosperity that we must be prepared for," the Kaysville Republican said. "Rapid growth, presenting both an opportunity and a challenge, demands thoughtful and careful planning.