That's all, folks! Here's what the 2023 Utah legislature did to your life, a full recap from BenWinslow utpol utleg
The shrinking Great Salt Lake presents an ecological crisis for northern Utah with reduced snowpack, toxic dust storms and harms to public health, wildlife and the economy. Legislative leaders insisted the lake and water conservation was a top priority, although environmentalists gave them mixed reviews.
Bills to expand turf buyback incentives and prohibit cities and HOAs from requiring lush, green lawns all passed. A bill that would have changed how property taxes cover water, thus requiring people to pay a “true cost” for how much they use was watered down to a study of the concept. A resolution to set a target goal for the Great Salt Lake failed.
The legislature approved a measure designed to prop up the Colorado River. The bill by Sen. David Hinkins allows a person to send water down into Lake Powell without losing their rights. It’s similar to a bill passed last year to help the Great Salt Lake. Rep. Carl Albrecht passed a bill establishing “water priority” in cases of emergency.An ambitious bill that called for a 50% reduction of emissions along the Wasatch Front got modified mid-session to target U.S.
Sen. Kirk Cullimore passed a bill that cracks down on fraudulent “phishing” emails in the state. Sen. Wayne Harper passed a bill to increase government’s cybersecurity protections, including requiring state agencies to report breaches and implement technologies designed to guard against hacking.You will decide a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the state to dip into the income tax to fund other government needs. The income tax right now is earmarked for public education.
Professional licensure regulations are being reviewed for regulatory burdens under a series of bills lawmakers have been pushing for years now. A bill on “reverse mortgages” removes age requirements and limits cooling off periods passed. A bill on “urban farming” passed, allowing counties to decide if they want crop production, grazing or both.
Sen. Todd Weiler passed a bill on gender identity in schools. It originally required parental consent if a teacher were to refer to a student by a preferred name or pronouns. After concerns were raised about the bill, he amended it to say that if a child’s school record is going to be changed? Parental permission is needed, but it’s OK for a teacher to call a student by their preferred name or pronouns. That change won support from Equality Utah.
A bill expands the use of “interlock devices,” which requires a DUI defendant to breathe into it in order to operate their car, passed the legislature.Medical cannabis was not as controversial as it has been in previous sessions. Advocates for it — for the most part — are becoming comfortable with how the state’s tightly controlled program is running.
A 10,000 line bill on public notices that sought to increase more use of the internet when it comes to telling you about things like tax sales, and commission or council meetings passed the legislature. It also streamlines public notice requirements. It will be a felony crime to damage or destroy critical utility infrastructure like a power station, refinery or even a cell phone tower under a bill passed by Rep. Carl Albrecht.In response to a legislative audit that found no evidence of systematic fraud, Rep. Cory Maloy negotiated a bill that makes some tweaks he said would strengthen the state’s election systems. The bill had support from Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and county clerks.
Rep. Christine Watkins sought to lower the number of signatures required for legislative and school board candidates, but the bill failed. House Speaker Brad Wilson passed a proposed constitutional amendment on the right to elect a sheriff. Concerned about other states appointing law enforcement officers, the Speaker wants voters to enshrine in the constitution a right to elect a sheriff. Voters will decide it in 2024.A bill that increases the amount of money for recreation infrastructure grants for things like bike or OHV trails passed. Rep. Carl Albrecht says it is a big benefit for the state, particularly in rural areas.
Penalties are enhanced for people who burn weeds, garbage or other things in red flag conditions under a bill that passed. Lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in education spending. Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers passed a bill bumping up the salaries of other educators. The legislature also passed a resolution thanking teachers. School grading will no longer be a thing under a bill passed by Rep. Doug Welton.
A bill expanding all-day kindergarten statewide passed the legislature, something child welfare advocates have pushed for years. Rep. Robert Spendlove’s bill requires every school district in the state to offer it, with the traditional half-day kindergarten as an option now. Rep. Susan Pusipher passed a bill allowing some students enrolled in public schools to take some classes at home. Parents can also look at their child’s education records through an online portal via a bill passed by Rep. Karen Peterson.
After years of trying, Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla passed a big bill expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program to help more people. A reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, a bill passed banning businesses from requiring proof of vaccination. Employers also can’t require vaccines. Another COVID-19 related bill requires hospital visitation policies to be no more restrictive for patients and their loved ones than it is for staff. It is in response to families being unable to visit loved ones who were dying in hospitals from the virus. The legislature did spend propriate $4 million to expand University Health’s “long COVID” clinic.
Naturopathic physicians can have an ownership interest in a supplement store or product under a bill passed by Sen. Keith Grover. But they have to disclose it to consumers. Rep. Ashlee Matthews passed a bill allowing more state government agencies to establish on-site child care centers to help working parents. But child care advocates were left frustrated that efforts to fund child care centers and other programs did not get much support.
A bill to allow companies to seek protective orders against someone who might turn violent in the workplace passed on the last night of the session. Rep. Karianne Lisonbee passed a bill to require courts and cops to communicate with schools about juveniles involved in serious crimes. It also has reporting and follow up requirements for weapons brought to school.
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee passed a bill to allow restitution in a plea in abeyance and notice upon termination of probation. Rep. Judy Weeks-Rohner passed a bill telling Utah’s Board of Pardons & Parole to prioritize public safety when making offender release decisions. In response to the acquittal of animal rights activists accused of taking piglets from Smithfield Foods’ farm in Beaver County, Rep. Carl Albrecht passed a law to remove a criminal defense that an animal is sick, injured or a liability to the owner.
A bill creating a “Business and Chancery Court” to handle some civil litigation cases has passed. A bill to study some changes to the justice court system also passed. That legislation also requires justice court judges to have a law degree. A bill passed removing some liability for someone discharging a gun on private property, but that person might still be on the hook for damage to property.
Rep. Sahara Hayes passed a bill requiring schools to hand out suicide prevention materials, including information on gun safety, to parents of a child who has threatened suicide or been involved in incidents of bullying.The gas tax got dropped a little bit to offer some relief at the pump for consumers feeling the pain of high fuel prices. But the free ride for electric vehicle owners is about to come to an end. House Majority Leader Mike Schultz’s bill imposes a tax on charging stations.
Rep. Ray Ward’s bill to require the legislature to consult with communities if they’re going to name a road after someone failed to pass. Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion’s bill cracking down on noisy tailpipes didn’t even get started, but her bill allowing people to take driver license exams in languages other than English zipped through the legislature like a car on I-15.
A bill passed allowing local option sales taxes to be used to fund some transportation projects and mental health services. Rep. Andrew Stoddard passed a bill to ensure complete accident reports are shared with everyone involved in a crash. Rep. Kera Birkeland passed a bill expanding grants available for food for livestock and hydroponic crops.
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