College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science Department
Faculty Mentor
Josh Ryan
Abstract
With increased polarization in the US, state legislatures have become a venue where hot-button social issues are pursued. Legislation directed at the LGBTQ+ community has been introduced at dramatically increasing rates over the past five years.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-26-2026
Recommended Citation
Christensen, Sophie, "Legislative Chamber Characteristics Affect the Introduction of Hot-Button Issue Legislation" (2026). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 221.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/221