Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check
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.
Stop suspending driver licenses for unpaid court debt
Unless you live and work in downtown Salt Lake, having a driver’s license is essential — especially in the rural parts of the state. Yet, to the detriment of those who are struggling financially, the state has made a bad habit of...
SB 126: Informed Plea Deal Decisions
This bill requires the Sentencing Commission to compile a guide of collateral consequences for criminal offenses.
HB 229: Accountability in Internal Investigations
This bill requires internal criminal investigations of law enforcement employees to be conducted by an outside agency.
HB 251: Upholding Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirements
This bill requires law enforcement to have a particular suspect before proceeding with a reverse location or keyword search warrant.
HB 245: Restricting No-Knock Warrants
This bill restricts no-knock and knock-and-announce warrants.