Utah needs to streamline its permitting processes
Rather than ask Utahns to weave through a patchwork of confusing regulations, Senate Bill 204 would ensure that permitting processes throughout the state meet three simple and common-sense rules.
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Rather than ask Utahns to weave through a patchwork of confusing regulations, Senate Bill 204 would ensure that permitting processes throughout the state meet three simple and common-sense rules.
State Rep. Francis Gibson has introduced a new bill to tackle this issue head-on. Privacy Protection Amendments, House Bill 243, requires a public, transparent review regarding law enforcement wanting to use new surveillance technology. This enables the...
The earning potential for an individual in the middle of their career is much different than that of a retiree. Income drops and becomes fixed instead of steadily increasing. This leads to homeowners who are “house rich” and “cash poor” — in a home, but...
The Legislature needs to reassert its authority during this session to ensure that current and future pandemics and emergencies do not trigger excessive executive power.
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This bill seeks to regulate tech platforms' content moderation policies through a variety of means as well as remove liability protections for digital platforms.
This bill expands the existing Statewide Online Education Program to the 7th and 8th grades.
This bill would allow nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances without the supervision of a physician.
Rather than ask Utahns to weave through a patchwork of confusing regulations, Senate Bill 204 would ensure that permitting processes throughout the state meet three simple and common-sense rules.
This bill would provide for a one-time $256 million income tax cut that would be made permanent if income tax receipts continue to grow at a steady pace.
This bill establishes a one-year moratorium on truancy laws in public education.
This bill would protect law enforcement agencies from being sued for providing information about former employees to future employers.
This bill expands the scope of practice for physician assistants who specialize in mental health, providing greater and more affordable access to mental health care for Utahns.
This bill expands the scope of practice for physician assistants, therefore providing greater and more affordable access to health care for Utahns.
This bill restores Utah's failed mandatory vehicle safety inspection program.