Commentary: The people of Utah have their own legislative authority

It’s time for our Legislature to quit being the overbearing parent who feels they always know what’s best.

(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Gary Herbert is applauded as he arrives at the Utah House of Representatives for his State of the State address in Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.When one thinks of the power to make laws here in Utah, the first thing that comes to mind is normally the Utah Legislature. Understandable, as we elect legislators to the Legislature so they may legislate.

However, the Utah Constitution does not grant the legislative power only to “a Senate and House of Representatives which shall be designated the Legislature of the State of Utah.” It also…