Official press releases from the office of Governor Spencer Cox

Utah Governor Calls June 19 Special Session to Address Migrants and Urgent State Business

Jun 14, 2024, 08:59 PM

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has called for a special session of the Utah State Legislature on June 19, 2024, at 4pm, to address several matters of urgent state business. This decision follows reports that Denver officials have been sending migrants to Utah without proper notification or approval. Cox has expressed that the state's resources are completely depleted and described the actions of Denver officials as unacceptable. The special session is expected to discuss amendments to controversial bills among other urgent issues, according to a press release from the governor's office.