LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARY

Welcome to the Legislative Research Library, which falls under the umbrella of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.

The Legislative Research Library staff has several functions. In addition to providing information about current and past legislative activity to legislative staff, legislators, media, and the general public, the staff also trains university session interns and coordinates Utah's Legislators Back to School Program.

The Legislative Research Library staff provides resources and direction to those wishing to research legislative intent. Research services by staff are reserved for legislators. If you wish to research legislative history, legislative history is provided online, 1990 - ongoing. To schedule an appointment or to obtain instruction on how to best use legislative resources, contact staff at 801-326-1600. Additional resources are available in the Senate, House, other legislative staff offices, at Archives, and the State Law Library.

Legislative History Guides (produced in collaboration with the following):
1. How to Research Utah Legislative History (S.J. Quinney Law Library)
2. Legislative Intent and Legislative History (Utah Division of State Archives)
3. Utah Legislative Resources (Utah State Law Library)

Legal advice and interpretation of the law is not provided by library staff. Advising citizens how the law may apply to any given situation is the function of an attorney, and is considered interpreting the law. There may be administrative rules, federal laws, local ordinances and/or case law in addition to statutes that are relevant to any given situation. For information about ways to get advice from an attorney please visit the Utah State Courts Finding Legal Help web page.

Helpful links to legislative information are found below, although most and more can be accessed via our Utah State Legislature home page.

Bills
Committees
Calendar
House Floor Debates
Senate Floor Debates
Interim Committee Histories
Bill Drafting & Research Files
Utah Code
Utah Constitution
Legislators
House
Senate
Citizen's Guide
Civic Education
Publications
Staff Offices
Kids Page
Links of Interest
Site Map

Library Links: State Law Library | Utah State Library | NCSL Legislative Research Librarians Staff Section | The Library of Congress

Physical Location (appointment required)
OLRGC Legislative Research Library
W210 House Building
State Capitol Complex
Salt Lake City, UT
Phone (801) 326-1600

Mailing Address
Office of Legislative Research & General Counsel
Legislative Research Library
P.O. Box 145210
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5210