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Hinckley forum walks University of Utah students through how to engage the Utah Legislature
Summary
At a Hinckley Institute forum, University of Utah student leaders and institute staff outlined how Utah’s 45-day legislative session works, showed how to track bills on le.utah.gov, and urged students to meet their legislators or pursue internships at the Capitol.
Trevin Stevenson, associate director of government relations for the ASUU student government, opened a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on campus, telling attendees the event was part of a three-part series ‘‘designed with the intention to help students engage more deeply in their civic life and political advocacy.’’
Nick Cockrell, managing director of community engagement at the Hinckley Institute, led a step-by-step presentation on the Utah legislative process and practical tactics for student advocates. Cockrell emphasized that Utah’s legislature is ‘‘a part time legislature’’ and runs a 45-day annual session, noting the 2026 session kicks off on Jan. 20. He explained that…
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