Boundaries, Berms & Bargaining: What to Expect in Utah's Special Legislative Session [Sep. 12, 2025]

The Utah Legislature will meet in a special session to discuss several high-profile issues—a pivotal moment that could reshape the state’s political landscape.

🎯 TOPICS COVERED:
• 🗳️ Who can call a special session? The impact of Amendment C and the evolving power dynamics between the Governor and Legislature
• ⚖️ Judicial reform and the controversial bill on selecting the Chief Justice
• 🌊 The Great Salt Lake emergency and proposed berm management legislation
• 👷‍♀️ Public employee unions and the referendum that could shake the 2026 ballot
• 🗺️ Redistricting battles and the looming court decisions
• 🤝 Behind-the-scenes negotiations and what’s really driving the special session agenda

PLEASE NOTE: This episode taped September 5, 2025

💬 EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM:
• Ben Winslow – Political Reporter, FOX 13 News
• Kate Bradshaw – Bountiful City Council
• Glen Mills – Political Analyst

The Utah Legislature will meet in a special session to discuss several high-profile issues. Our panel explores the history and the evolving power dynamics between the Governor's Office and the Legislature. What topics will they cover? And how will Utah voters impact their decisions? Journalist Ben Winslow joins political experts Kate Bradshaw and Glen Mills on this episode of The Hinckley Report.

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0:00:00-0:00:58 - Intro
0:00:58-0:10:55 - Who calls for a Special Session and Why?
0:10:55-0:15:19 - Utah Judicial Reform - Who should pick the Chief Justice?
0:15:19-0:17:50 - Utah's Redistricting Fight Begins
0:17:50-0:20:53 - Public Worker Unions Referendum
0:20:53-0:23:59 - Great Salt Lake Emergency
0:23:59-0:26:18 - Other Issues for Special Session?
0:26:18-0:26:51 - Outro

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