**The 2021 Legislative Session will be held virtually only for the time being. Read more here.**

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As you are aware, the Utah Legislature has been meeting in a virtual fashion for all interim and special session meetings. To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Utah State Capitol is extremely limited to visitors. During the General Session, the Legislature is holding all committee meetings electronically using a web-based tool called Webex, similar to Zoom. While the public is still allowed in the capitol, there will be screening to enter. The only entrance will be available on the East Capitol Doors.

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A MASK MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, AND SCREENINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ADMITTANCE.

 

Procedurally, the 2021 Legislative Session will be dramatically different for the public.

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What this means:

• Limited in-person Legislative Committee meetings. Attendance will be limited to roughly 30 people.

• NO County Day on the Hill.

• VIRTUAL UAC Committee Hearings. Schedule is forthcoming.

• NO Availability for Affiliate Group Meeting Space on Capitol Hill. We are exploring adjacent options, such as Little America, for meeting space.

• VIRTUAL UAC Legislative Policy Committee Meetings.

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What this means for visitation:

• In-person visitation is discouraged.

• No “green notes” will be submitted to legislators for in-person visits.

• Any meetings with legislators will be by appointment and social distancing, mask wearing, and prescreening will be required. Have a plan and plan to arrive early to any meeting.

• UAC Staff will assist you in setting up meetings with your legislators. Please coordinate this with Zeke by emailing him at zeke@uacnet.org.

• You will be escorted out of the hallways for loitering. Please have an appointment or plan to be escorted off of the 3rd floor.

• The Cafeteria is closed and there will be no food or drink options on the Hill.

• The 1st floor of the Capitol is available for meetings, but space is limited to first-come, first-served.

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Committee Hearings and Overflow Space:

 

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Remote Public Comment

A Webex meeting is an online meeting that allows individuals to meet virtually, without attending in person. Submitting a request to speak form before the meeting is no longer required to provide public comment. A link to enter a virtual Webex meeting will be available on the committee’s webpage before the committee’s meeting is scheduled to begin. Beginning approximately 15 minutes before the meeting is scheduled to begin, and throughout the meeting, you may click on the Webex meeting link on the committee’s webpage to enter the virtual meeting as an attendee.

 

As an “attendee,” you will be able to see and hear committee members, but you will not be seen nor heard by committee members or other attendees unless called upon by the committee chair to speak. When entering the Webex meeting, you must enter your first and last name. This will assist the chair in determining which individuals will speak if public comment is taken. If the committee chair authorizes public comment on an agenda item, the chair will invite attendees who want to comment to virtually “raise their hand.” If after “raising your hand” the chair calls on you to comment, committee members (and other attendees) will be able to hear your comments.

 

When you are finished commenting, your microphone and video will be muted once again, but you will continue to see and hear committee members and other individuals who are called on to comment. You may leave the Webex meeting after your comments, or you may stay to comment on other agenda items, if called upon by the chair.