This past Tuesday marked the beginning of the 2024 General Legislative Session. This has already been a productive week full of legislation and debates that will greatly benefit Utah. I am grateful to be back with my colleagues, working hard each day to pass Legislation that will have a meaningful impact on our community. I am honored to serve each of you. Make sure you follow along with the process, in person or online at le.utah.gov.
Fiscal Responsibility
We are blessed to live in such an incredible state and the Nation is beginning to take notice of how truly extraordinary Utah is. This past year alone we received accolades such as the Best Overall State, Best Economy, Best State to do Business, and many more. One of the key contributors to all these accomplishments is our state’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. While neighboring states are facing deficits approaching the billions, Utah stands as an example of financial prudence. Our constitution requires the Legislature to pass a balanced budget, which will ensure that Utah can continue to prosper, now and for generations to come. Learn more here.
For Utah: A Bold Vision, Bright Future
Each year, the House Majority Caucus prepares for the upcoming Legislative session by identifying its key policy priorities — what we most want to accomplish to benefit our state. Over the last year, our Legislators have worked tirelessly to identify problems and drafting policy solutions for Utah. This session, the Majority Caucus has identified four key areas of focus: People, Resources, Accountable Government, and Future. This legislative session, we will pass policies that address today’s problems and create generational benefits for our constituents, for our future, and for Utah. Learn more here.
Keeping Our Students Safe
Every child deserves to feel safe in their classrooms. Over the last year, schools across Utah have received an increase in hoax threats against students. These hoaxes have an enormous cost, both monetarily and mentally on our students, teachers, and first responders. The perpetrators of these crimes must be held accountable. This week, the House passed H.B. 14 School Threat Penalty Amendments to do just that. This bill increases criminal penalties for those who make threats against our students and schools, creating a needed additional deterrent.
Bills Passed by the House this Week
H.B. 10 Public Fund Amendments
H.B. 12 Tax Incentive Revisions
H.B. 14 School Threat Penalty Amendments
H.B. 16 Sexual Offenses Amendments
H.B. 17 Sales and Use Tax Revisions
H.B. 19 Higher Education Financial Aid Amendments
H.B. 22 Concurrent Enrollment Revisions
H.B. 23 Division of Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council Sunset Extension
H.B. 24 Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act Amendments
H.B. 25 Electronic Notarization Amendments
H.B. 32 Short-term Rental Modifications
H.B. 33 Cigarette and Tobacco Tax and Licensing Act Amendments
H.B. 34 Tax Refund Claim Amendments
H.B. 37 Joint Tenancy Presumption Amendments
H.B. 39 Massage Therapy Practice Act Amendments
H.B. 42 Water Rights Publication Amendments
H.B. 54 Coal Miner Certification Panel Amendments
H.B. 46 Veterans and Military Affairs Commission Amendments
H.B. 47 Utah Seismic Safety Commission Amendments
H.B. 50 State Highway Designation Amendments
H.B. 53 Multi County Appraisal Trust Amendments
H.B. 45 Safeut and School Safety Commission Amendments
H.B. 60 Phased Retirement Extension
H.B. 64 State Construction and Fire Codes Amendments
H.B. 66 Property Tax Relief Amendments
H.B. 67 First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program Amendments
H.B. 88 Landowner Liability Amendments
