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Working For Utah

We’re nearly halfway through the Legislative session! I am proud of the significant and meaningful things we have been able to accomplish for Utah, like expanding access to mental health care in rural Utah and increasing accountability in our government agencies. Keep following along over the next four weeks as we debate important legislation, in person or online at le.utah.gov.

Utah Global Diplomacy

This past Monday, I had the opportunity to speak with leadership from all over Africa. They were able to visit Utah as guests of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program to examine Transparency and Accountability in Government. 

Legislative Highlights

I was able to present several of my bills to committees this week as well as on the House floor. All my bills passed successfully and will be sent to the Senate for consideration or to the House Reading Calendar.

These bills include H.B. 333, H.C.R. 2, and H.B. 12. 

Cultural Champion Award

I'm delighted to share that I had the honor to receive a Cultural Champion Award in recognition of my efforts during the 2023 legislative session, particularly in within the cultural industry. This recognition was celebrated on Cultural Industry Advocacy Day this past Friday, where I had the privilege of witnessing some of the amazing work they do. Gratitude goes out to the Utah Cultural Alliance for this award and all their efforts!

Bills Passed by the House this Week

H.B. 15 Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References

H.B. 333 Fireworks Modifications

H.B. 18 Mineral Production Tax Withholding Amendments

H.B. 20 Parental Rights Amendments

H.B. 21 Criminal Accounts Receivable Amendments

H.B. 27 Criminal Code Amendments

H.B. 29 Sensitive Material Review Amendments

H.B. 31 Agricultural Tourism Amendments

H.B. 35 Metro Township Modifications

H.B. 55 Employment Confidentiality Amendments

H.B. 59 Federal Funds Contingency Planning

H.B. 62 Utah Water Ways Amendments

H.B. 63 Consumer Review Fairness Amendments

H.B. 71 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Modifications

H.B. 78 Motion Picture Incentives Amendments

H.B. 83 Criminal Threat or Interference Amendments

H.B. 94 Civil Commitment Examiner Requirements

H.B. 95 Liability of Relative Amendments

H.B. 99 Consumer Credit Protection Amendments

H.B. 104 Property Owner Association Amendments

H.B. 107 Recycling Facility Transparency Amendments

H.B. 111 Employment Training Requirement Limitations

H.B. 113 Rural County Jail Facilities Tax

H.B. 115 Cultural and Community Engagement Amendments

H.B. 128 Tobacco Cessation Amendments

H.B. 132 Pharmacy Amendments

H.B. 152 Residential Construction Amendments

H.B. 160 Campaign Funding Amendments

H.B. 164 Digital Currency Modifications

H.B. 171 Death Certificate Amendments

H.B. 172 Immigrant Student Athlete Participation Amendments

H.B. 174 Automatic Renewal Contract Requirements

H.B. 176 Elected Official Vacancy Amendments

H.B. 181 Criminal Offenses Amendments

H.B. 182 Student Survey Amendments

H.B. 188 Building Permit Requirements

H.B. 207 Utah Homelessness Council Amendments

H.B. 211 Penalty for False Statement During Drug Arrest

H.B. 212 Vital Records Amendments

H.B. 234 Vital Record Information Modifications

H.B. 244 Office of Legislative Auditor General Requirements

H.B. 249 Utah Legal Personhood Amendments

H.B. 256 Military Compatible Land Use Amendments

H.B. 318 Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act Amendments

S.B. 11 Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry Access

S.B. 12 Property Tax Deferral Amendments

S.B. 15 Concealed Firearm Review Board Amendments

S.B. 16 Motor Vehicle Act Amendments

S.B. 17 Safe Drinking Water Act Sunset Extension 

S.B. 19 Utah Communications Authority Modifications

S.B. 20 Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Board Amendments

S.B. 21 State Tax Commission Public Meeting Requirements

S.B. 29 Truth in Taxation Modifications

S.B. 32 Caregiver Compensation Amendments

S.B. 34 Utah State Retirement Systems Revisions

S.B. 38 Property Tax Appeals Modifications

S.B. 42 Health and Human Services Reporting Requirements

S.B. 74 Port of Entry Amendments

S.B. 99 Public Service Commission Amendments

H.C.R. 1 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the U.s.s. Utah

H.C.R. 7 Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Repeal of the Jones Act

S.C.R. 3 Concurrent Resolution Supporting Major League Baseball in Utah