Potential Court Reform in Utah
As we explained in our asset forfeiture policy analysis, “policing for profit” is a problematic element in law enforcement. Similarly, there is a concern that local justice courts in Utah can prosecute and adjudicate for profit...
Procedural vs. Substantive: Who’s in Charge?
Yesterday the House Judiciary Committee reviewed and discussed House Bill 70, a proposal we’ve been working on for months. Whereas law enforcement officers had been concerned about the bill, some ended up supporting the...
HB318: Jury Trial for Parents Facing Termination of Parental Rights
This bill passed the House 46-27 but was not considered in the Senate. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Last fall we published an...
HB105: Legalized Cannabis Extract for Medical Use in Utah
This bill, as a ninth substitute, passed the House 58-9 and passed the Senate unanimously. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Nearly two...
SB46: Limiting Law Enforcement’s Authority to Use Administrative Subpoenas
This bill, as a second substitute, passed the House and Senate unanimously. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Over the past several...
SB167: Regulation of Drones for Law Enforcement in Utah
This bill, as a second substitute, passed the House 67-5 and passed the Senate unanimously. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Utah was...
HB285: Tearing Down the Zion Curtain, and Removing the “Intent to Dine” Requirement
After passing out of committee successfully, this bill was not heard by the House. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. A new bill by...
HB65: Punishing “Revenge Porn” in Utah
This bill was merged with House Bill 71, which passed the House 66-6 and passed the Senate unanimously. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute opposes this bill...
SJR5: Privatization as a Last Resort, If Ever
This resolution was not considered. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute opposes this resolution. Over the past year we have attended each meeting of the Free...
HB258: Freedom from Licensure for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
To track the status of this bill, find it on our Legislation Tracker.Click here to contact the sponsor of the bill to share your thoughts, or click here to email your Senator and Representative about it. Libertas Institute...