Week 2 of the 2026 General Legislative Session was another productive week of advancing conservative solutions that strengthen Utah’s future. We made significant progress to keep power reliable and affordable, passed measures to enhance election security, and moved forward with bills that keep Utah affordable for current and future generations. My commitment remains fighting for our community by supporting families, protecting liberty, and promoting a thriving economy for Utah.

If you’d like to follow the process more closely, you can watch sessions live, view daily agendas, and learn more about legislation at le.utah.gov.

As your Representative, I’m committed to keeping higher education affordable, accessible, and focused on real outcomes that prepare graduates to succeed in the workforce and strengthen their families and communities. Utah’s higher education leaders joined with Governor Cox and legislative leadership to sign a historic joint resolution reaffirming a shared commitment to students, academic excellence, and public accountability. I believe this resolution sets an important standard—both in Utah and nationally—for keeping students at the center of every decision.

I am committed to ensuring Utah’s elections are secure, transparent, and trusted by all voters. This session, we’re advancing H.B. 209 Voting Amendments, which adds meaningful election integrity measures while maintaining easy participation for most voters. The bill provides a clear process for election officials to verify citizenship and ensure ineligible individuals—including non-citizens—are not on our voter rolls, building on the safeguards already in place. Most Utahns won’t notice any change in how they vote, but these steps strengthen public confidence in our elections and protect the foundational principle that only eligible citizens participate in state and local elections.

One of the important ways we’re standing with our first responders this session is through H.B. 79, which restores legal protections for those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. This summer, the Utah Supreme Court upended forty years of precedent, claiming these protections only apply during rare, limited circumstances. H.B. 79 bill clarifies that first responders and emergency responders are protected from lawsuits when they are acting in good faith while responding to emergencies, disasters, or providing emergency medical care. The goal is simple: allow our firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, and other emergency personnel to focus on saving lives and serving the public, without the constant fear of legal second-guessing. Utah’s first responders deserve our trust, our gratitude, and our full support, and this legislation is an important step in backing them up.

Utah families are the heart of our communities, and the Legislature is committed to strengthening and supporting them. With rising costs for housing, childcare, and everyday essentials placing real pressure on parents, our focus is on reducing those burdens and making it easier for families to thrive. That includes keeping more money in family budgets through continued tax relief, expanding access to affordable childcare, and supporting policies that promote stability and opportunity for parents and children alike. Strong families are the foundation of a strong Utah, and every policy we pursue is guided by the goal of helping families build secure and hopeful futures.

The 2026 General Legislative Session is officially underway, and I’m honored to be back at the Capitol working on your behalf. With only 45 days—the shortest legislative session in the nation—every day matters. I am focused on advancing practical solutions that strengthen our community and protect the values we share.

My priority this session is to be a strong, conservative voice for our district and to ensure your concerns are reflected in the work being done here in the House. I encourage you to stay engaged in the process. You can watch committee meetings and floor debates live, view past proceedings, and see daily agendas at le.utah.gov.

Your voice matters, and I want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete my short legislative survey and share your perspective. Your responses help me better understand the issues that matter most to our community and guide the work I do on your behalf at the Capitol. When you take part, you help ensure our district’s priorities are heard and represented. Click here to take the survey.

Many Utah families are feeling the pressure from rising costs. My colleagues and I are focused on taking action to keep our state affordable and protect your hard-earned dollars. We are working to rein in the growing property tax burden on homeowners and to ensure taxpayers have a stronger voice when local governments propose tax increases. We’re also advancing solutions to keep homeownership within reach by supporting infrastructure for new housing, cutting unnecessary red tape, and allowing the free market to meet demand. At the same time, we are pursuing steps to lower gas prices for Utahns and continue our commitment to responsible tax relief. Our goal is simple: protect your pocketbook, strengthen our communities, and ensure Utah remains a place where families can thrive.

This week, we celebrated the opening of the new North Capitol Building. This is an important investment in the future of Utah’s Capitol complex and the people it serves. This new facility expands public access to Capitol Hill while adding much-needed office space, a conference center, additional parking, and secure storage for Utah’s art and historical treasures. It will also become the future home of the Museum of Utah, creating a new space for learning and civic engagement. Projects like this reflect careful stewardship of public resources and a long-term commitment to preserving Utah’s history while strengthening the experience for everyone who comes to participate in their government.

As a Legislature, we’re fighting to help Utah families avoid hidden fees and know exactly what they’re paying so you can shop with confidence. HB29 requires businesses to clearly display the total price of a product or service and ensures that any mandatory fees are fully disclosed and not misleading. It also gives the Division of Consumer Protection the authority to enforce these rules and, when necessary, impose fines on companies that violate them. By making pricing transparent and holding businesses accountable, HB 29 puts you, the consumer, first—helping Utahns make informed choices and protecting your hard-earned money.