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Lawmakers say session was 'brutal' for some as identity and immigration bills drove sharp debate
Summary
At a Hinckley Institute forum, Utah legislators described the recent legislative session as emotionally intense, saying battles over identity, immigration and local government authority energized constituents and produced both setbacks and targeted wins.
Senator Jennifer Plumb, minority assistant whip in the Utah Senate, said at a Hinckley Institute forum that "this was a brutal session," describing a legislative year in which bills affecting identity and safety produced intense debate and deep frustration for some lawmakers and constituents.
Plumb said the session included "a lot of issues related to identity and people feeling not safe in who they are," and named immigration, gender-expression and restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion topics as among those sparking the…
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