I'm sure its been said in previous comments but being from Utah (oh no, did I just Geo-tag myself?), this is 100% about politics and political party names. No one, knowing anything about Utah State Government could, would, honestly say otherwise.
Its also another in a long long long list of Anti-Government Zealots Legislators insisting you do and think what they want and they will pass a law if they have to!
Truly, for all who revel in human (and government) folly, look here! For Utah excels where others just fail.
Thank god, Google is hiring!