The 2023 Libertas Legislator Index


Index Key Vote agrees with Libertas' position Vote conflicts with Libertas' position Legislator was absent or did not vote Legislator sponsored the bill(awarded 2% if it's a bill we support,
docked 2% if we opposed)

While hundreds of votes are cast each year, Libertas chooses for its index the bills that directly relate to our mission to defend personal freedom, property rights, free markets, justice and due process, and limited and open government.

The overall ranking for the legislature for this year is .

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House of Representatives (view the Senate)

Legislator HB57Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments

This bill put warrant restrictions on how law enforcement can use a "geofence" search to find someone's historical location from a cell phone company.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 5% of the Index score.
HB147Crime Posting Restrictions

This bill would have created a new crime of recording and distributing a recording of a crime if the person recording does not summon help first.

This bill failed in the House 30-39. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB166Mental Health Professional Licensing Amendments

This bill eased restrictions that hindered the number of mental health professionals available to Utahns, removing barriers to remote mental health therapy and substance use disorder counseling, allowing these professionals to provide more permanent assistance rather than just short-term, transitional care.

This bill passed both the House 68-5 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB215Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities

This bill created the UT-Fits Scholarship which is a universal education spending account, providing parents with choice in their child's education. It also increased compensation for teachers in government schools.

This bill passed the House 54-20 and passed the Senat e20-8. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 12% of the Index score.
HB223Drug and Alcohol Enforcement Amendments

This bill earmarks over a million new taxpayer dollars for drug and alcohol-related enforcement, doubling down on a "war on drugs" that has utterly failed.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB247Alcohol Control Amendments

This bill expanded civil liability for individuals who sell alcohol to a buyer who then goes on to injure or kill someone while intoxicated, even though they were not at all involved in the subsequent injury or death.

This bill passed the House 64-6 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB254Penalty for False Statement During Drug Arrest

This bill would have made it an additional crime for someone to falsely claim they ingested drugs before their arrest.

This bill passed the House 68-1 but did not receive a Senate vote. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB313Suspect Metal Amendments

This bill increased the penalty for stealing certain metal items to a third-degree felony, while stealing other items of similar value will still be punished as a class A misdemeanor.

This bill passed the House 68-3 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB317Pretrial Release Modifications

This bill expanded the conditions under which a judge may reconsider the conditions of pretrial release including. It also provided an expedited process to appeal a pretrial decision.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB385Mentally Ill Offenders Amendments

This bill allowed judges to defer sentencing for up to a year if a defendant was mentally ill when he committed a crime. The judge can then sentence the defendant based not only on the crime, but whether he has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the underlying mental illness.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB408Mobile Business Licensing Amendments

This bill removed redundant regulations for mobile businesses such as mobile barber shops, mobile cell phone repair, pet grooming, and more so that they only have to obtain one business license in the entire state, instead of each city in which they operate.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 6% of the Index score.
HB517Inmate Program Amendments

This bill would have given inmates more opportunities to participate in and complete programming and educational opportunities without interruptions.

This bill passed the House 38-33 but did not receive a Senate vote. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB524Social Media Usage Modifications

This bill would have restricted an online platform's ability to moderate content on a private forum and violated the First Amendment.

This bill failed in the House, 32-40. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
HJR17Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution -- Statewide Initiatives

This bill would have allowed Utah voters to decide on whether to amend the state constitution to increase the threshold required to raise taxes on your neighbors via the ballot. Currently it requires a majority vote, and this bill would have required a 60% vote in favor to pass a tax increase.

This bill passed the House 56-16 but did not receive a Senate vote. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB42Massage Therapy Practice Act Amendments

This bill reformed occupational licensing for massage therapists by creating new classifications for massage professionals known as "massage assistants" and "massage assistants in training" to further decrease regulations on the profession.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 59-8. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
SB81Property Tax Deferral Revisions

This bill implemented some fixes to enable counties to accelerate the launch of their tax deferral programs for seniors.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 68-1. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB121Car-sharing Amendments

This bill made clear that vehicle owners using peer-to-peer car sharing platforms are not the same as rental car companies in order to remedy a double tax they were having to pay.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB124Law Enforcement Officer Amendments

This bill created an "early warning system" to detect concerning law enforcement officer behavior. It also requires law enforcement agencies to check with prior law enforcement employers before hiring an officer.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB151Food Preparation Amendments

This bill exempted a minor's occasional business from the need to post signs and inform customers under the state's direct-to-consumer farmer's market regulations.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
SB152Social Media Regulation Amendments

This bill forces social media companies to alter their apps to require parental consent for minors and limit their app's functionality and use for minor users. These companies can also be sued by any Utahn for violating the provisions of the law and must pay damages for "financial, physical, and emotional harm" caused by the app.

This bill passed the Senate 23-4 and passed the House 60-11. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB156Investigative Genetic Genealogy Modifications

This bill legalized the use of DNA databases by law enforcement to conduct fishing expeditions in search of suspects where they have no leads. The process happens without any judicial oversight.

This bill passed the Senate 24-2 and passed the House 46-24. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB174Local Land Use and Development Revisions

This bill streamlined the process for property owners who wish to subdivide their land and build homes. It also eliminated unnecessary and costly regulations for those who want to build accessory dwelling units.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 55-13. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
SB197Anesthesia Amendments

This bill modified outpatient anesthesia requirements when patients are receiving ketamine treatment to make these services more affordable.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB226Electronic Information or Data Privacy Act Amendments

This bill closed a loophole by ensuring electronic data stored in cars is not accessible to government agents without a valid warrant.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB233Portable Benefit Plan

This bill created a pathway for independent contractors and gig workers to access affordable coverage options without being classified as an employee.

This bill passed the Senate 25-0 and passed the House 71-2. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 5% of the Index score.
SB257State Board of Education Amendments

This bill created alternative pathways to obtain a high school diploma, including for students who receive an associates degree.

This bill passed the Senate 21-6 and passed the House 57-17. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB271Home Ownership Requirements

This bill prevented cities and counties from using the fact that a residence is owned by more than one person as a basis for regulating them differently than residences owned by one person.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 56-16. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
2023 Rating
Abbott, N. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes79.5%
Acton, C.K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes77%
Albrecht, C. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes62%
Ballard, M.G. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes83%
Barlow, S. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes77%
Bennion, G. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNo52%
Birkeland, K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesxYesxYesYesYesYesNo80%
Bolinder, B. (R)YesNoYesYesxNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesxNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes75%
Brammer, B. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes78%
Briscoe, J. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNo47%
Brooks, W. (R)YesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes85%
Burton, J. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesxYesYesxNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes70%
Chew, S. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNo66%
Christofferson, K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoxNoNoYesYesxNoNoYesxYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes74%
Clancy, T. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes69%
Cobb, J. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoxNoYesYesxNoYesNoYesYesYesxYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes60%
Cutler, P. (R)YesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes74%
Dailey-Provost, J. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoxNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesxNoNo53%
Dunnigan, J. (R)YesxYesNoNoNoxNoxYesYesYesYesYesxYesYesxxNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes67%
Eliason, S. (R)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes66%
Elison, J. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes82%
Garner, B. (D)xNoYesxNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNo64%
Gricius, S. (R)xYesYesxNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesxYesYesYesNoxNoYesYesYesYesYes81%
Gwynn, M. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes71%
Hall, K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesxxYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes86%
Hawkins, J. (R)YesYesYesYesNoxNoNoYesYesYesNoNoxYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes80%
Hayes, S. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNo52%
Hollins, S. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNo57%
Ivory, K. (R)YesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYes71%
Jack, C. (R)YesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes75%
Jimenez, T. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes78%
Johnson, D.N. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes77%
Judkins, M. (R)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes62%
King, Brian S. (D)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesxYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNo45%
Kohler, M. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoxYesxYesNoYesxYesYesYesxNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNo59%
Kotter, Q. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNo58%
Kyle, J (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesxYesYesYesYesx79%
Lee, T. (R)YesxYesYesNoNoNoNoxYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesxYesYesYes76%
Lesser, R. (D)xNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesxNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYes55%
Lisonbee, K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesxNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes81%
Loubet, A. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesxYes81%
Lund, S. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoxYesYesYesYesYes74%
Lyman, P. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYes80%
Maloy, A. Cory (R)YesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes89%
Matthews, A. (D)YesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesxNoYesYesYesYesNoNo50%
Moss, C. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNo54%
Moss, J. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoxYesxYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesxxYesYesxYesYesYes86%
Musselman, C.R. (R)YesxYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes85%
Owens, D. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesxNoYesYesYesYesNoNoxYesxYesNoYes56%
Petersen, M. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesxNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes74%
Peterson, K. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes78%
Peterson, T. (R)YesxYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes77%
Peterson, V. (R)YesYesYesYesNoxNoxYesYesxxxYesxYesxxxNoxxYesYesYesYesYes86.5%
Pierucci, C. (R)YesYesYesNoNoxNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes91%
Pulsipher, S. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesxYesNoNoYesYesYesxYesYes76%
Rohner, J. (R)YesxYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNo55%
Romero, A. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesxNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNo51%
Schultz, M. (R)YesYesYesYesxNoNoNoYesYesxYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes82%
Shipp, R.P. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes72%
Snider, C. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesxxYesYesxxYesxYesYesYesYesYes79%
Spendlove, R. (R)xNoYesYesNoxxxYesYesxxYesxxYesxYesNoxxYesYesYesNoYes81.5%
Stenquist, J. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesxYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes74%
Stoddard, A. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYes57.5%
Stratton, K. (R)YesYesNoYesxNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesx76%
Strong, M.A. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoxYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYes76%
Teuscher, J. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesxYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesxYesYesYesYes84%
Thurston, N. (R)YesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesxNoYesYesYesYesYes86%
Walter, N. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesxYesYesYesYes74%
Ward, R. (R)YesxYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes85%
Watkins, C. (R)xNoYesYesNoNoxNoxYesYesYesYesYesYesxYesYesxYesYesYesYesxYesYesx87%
Welton, D. (R)YesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesxYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYes77%
Wheatley, M. (D)YesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNo52%
Whyte, S. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes77.5%
Wilcox, R. (R)YesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesxYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes100%
Wilson, B. (R)YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoxYesYesNoNoxxYesxxYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYes69%

Senate

Legislator HB57Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments

This bill put warrant restrictions on how law enforcement can use a "geofence" search to find someone's historical location from a cell phone company.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 5% of the Index score.
HB166Mental Health Professional Licensing Amendments

This bill eased restrictions that hindered the number of mental health professionals available to Utahns, removing barriers to remote mental health therapy and substance use disorder counseling, allowing these professionals to provide more permanent assistance rather than just short-term, transitional care.

This bill passed both the House 68-5 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB215Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities

This bill created the UT-Fits Scholarship which is a universal education spending account, providing parents with choice in their child's education. It also increased compensation for teachers in government schools.

This bill passed the House 54-20 and passed the Senat e20-8. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 10% of the Index score.
HB223Drug and Alcohol Enforcement Amendments

This bill earmarks over a million new taxpayer dollars for drug and alcohol-related enforcement, doubling down on a "war on drugs" that has utterly failed.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB247Alcohol Control Amendments

This bill expanded civil liability for individuals who sell alcohol to a buyer who then goes on to injure or kill someone while intoxicated, even though they were not at all involved in the subsequent injury or death.

This bill passed the House 64-6 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
HB311Social Media Usage Amendments

This bill makes it possible for people to sue social media companies if they believe the company's app causes a minor to have an "addiction" to its use. Companies in violation would also have to pay for damages to the minor for "addiction, financial, physical, or emotional harm" resulting from the app's use.

This bill passed the House 68-6 and passed the Senate 25-2. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB313Suspect Metal Amendments

This bill increased the penalty for stealing certain metal items to a third-degree felony, while stealing other items of similar value will still be punished as a class A misdemeanor.

This bill passed the House 68-3 and passed the Senate unanimously. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB317Pretrial Release Modifications

This bill expanded the conditions under which a judge may reconsider the conditions of pretrial release including. It also provided an expedited process to appeal a pretrial decision.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB385Mentally Ill Offenders Amendments

This bill allowed judges to defer sentencing for up to a year if a defendant was mentally ill when he committed a crime. The judge can then sentence the defendant based not only on the crime, but whether he has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the underlying mental illness.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
HB408Mobile Business Licensing Amendments

This bill removed redundant regulations for mobile businesses such as mobile barber shops, mobile cell phone repair, pet grooming, and more so that they only have to obtain one business license in the entire state, instead of each city in which they operate.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 6% of the Index score.
SB42Massage Therapy Practice Act Amendments

This bill reformed occupational licensing for massage therapists by creating new classifications for massage professionals known as "massage assistants" and "massage assistants in training" to further decrease regulations on the profession.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 59-8. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB81Property Tax Deferral Revisions

This bill implemented some fixes to enable counties to accelerate the launch of their tax deferral programs for seniors.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 68-1. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SJR1Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Revenue and Taxation

This resolution would have let Utah voters consider amending the state Constitution to prohibit taxation when transferring real estate property.

This bill passed the Senate 22-6 but did not receive a House vote. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 1% of the Index score.
SB105Traffic Enforcement Amendments

This bill would have allowed law enforcement to use photo radar to enforce traffic laws.

This bill passed the Senate 15-13 but did not receive a vote in the House. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 5% of the Index score.
SB121Car-sharing Amendments

This bill made clear that vehicle owners using peer-to-peer car sharing platforms are not the same as rental car companies in order to remedy a double tax they were having to pay.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB124Law Enforcement Officer Amendments

This bill created an "early warning system" to detect concerning law enforcement officer behavior. It also requires law enforcement agencies to check with prior law enforcement employers before hiring an officer.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB151Food Preparation Amendments

This bill exempted a minor's occasional business from the need to post signs and inform customers under the state's direct-to-consumer farmer's market regulations.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 2% of the Index score.
SB152Social Media Regulation Amendments

This bill forces social media companies to alter their apps to require parental consent for minors and limit their app's functionality and use for minor users. These companies can also be sued by any Utahn for violating the provisions of the law and must pay damages for "financial, physical, and emotional harm" caused by the app.

This bill passed the Senate 23-4 and passed the House 60-11. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB156Investigative Genetic Genealogy Modifications

This bill legalized the use of DNA databases by law enforcement to conduct fishing expeditions in search of suspects where they have no leads. The process happens without any judicial oversight.

This bill passed the Senate 24-2 and passed the House 46-24. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB166Education Entity Amendments

This bill would have legalized microschools in Utah by knocking down local zoning and building restrictions that inhibit these entrepreneurial education startups.

This bill failed in the Senate, 13-13. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 5% of the Index score.
SB174Local Land Use and Development Revisions

This bill streamlined the process for property owners who wish to subdivide their land and build homes. It also eliminated unnecessary and costly regulations for those who want to build accessory dwelling units.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 55-13. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 1% of the Index score.
SB197Anesthesia Amendments

This bill modified outpatient anesthesia requirements when patients are receiving ketamine treatment to make these services more affordable.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB226Electronic Information or Data Privacy Act Amendments

This bill closed a loophole by ensuring electronic data stored in cars is not accessible to government agents without a valid warrant.

This bill passed both chambers unanimously. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB233Portable Benefit Plan

This bill created a pathway for independent contractors and gig workers to access affordable coverage options without being classified as an employee.

This bill passed the Senate 25-0 and passed the House 71-2. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 6% of the Index score.
SB254Drug-induced Homicide Amendments

This bill enhances any underlying crime by one degree if a suspect falsely says he has ingested drugs after arrest. When suspects do this, law enforcement must take the suspect to the hospital to be medically cleared prior to booking, wasting law enforcement and hospital resources and taxpayer dollars.

This bill failed in the Senate, 3-21. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB255Sales and Use Tax Amendments

This bill would have removed a provision from state law that requires cities and counties to get voter approval to renew ZAP/RAP sales taxes, allowing them to extend the taxes without voter input.

This bill failed to pass the Senate after a 16-9 vote on 2nd reading. Libertas supports a "nay" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
SB257State Board of Education Amendments

This bill created alternative pathways to obtain a high school diploma, including for students who receive an associates degree.

This bill passed the Senate 21-6 and passed the House 57-17. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 4% of the Index score.
SB271Home Ownership Requirements

This bill prevented cities and counties from using the fact that a residence is owned by more than one person as a basis for regulating them differently than residences owned by one person.

This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 56-16. Libertas supports a "yea" vote.

This vote accounts for 3% of the Index score.
2023 Rating
Adams, J. Stuart (R)YesxYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesxYesYesNoYesYes73%
Anderegg, J. (R)YesYesYesNoxNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesxxYesYesYes91%
Blouin, N. (D)YesYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYes57%
Bramble, C. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes85%
Buxton, D. G. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes75%
Cullimore, K. A. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesxYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes75%
Escamilla, L. (D)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYes58%
Fillmore, L. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes89%
Grover, K. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes85%
Harper, W. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes78%
Hinkins, D. (R)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesxYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYes63%
Ipson, D. (R)YesxYesNoNoNoxYesYesYesYesYesYesNoxxYesNoNoxYesxxYesxxYesx70%
Johnson, J. (R)YesYesYesNoNoYesNoYesxYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes88%
Kennedy, M. (R)xYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYes84%
Kwan, K. (D)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYes58%
McCay, D. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes87%
McKell, M. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesxYesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes80.5%
Millner, A. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYes74%
Owens, D.R. (R)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesxYesYes66%
Pitcher, S. (D)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoxYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesxNoNoYes57%
Plumb, J. (D)YesYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYes55%
Riebe, K. (D)xYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYes59%
Sandall, S. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYes76.5%
Stevenson, J. (R)YesxYesNoxNoxYesYesxYesxYesxxYesNoNoxYesxxxxxYesYes63.5%
Thatcher, D. (R)xYesxNoxxxxxxYesYesxxYesYesYesNoxxxYesYesYesxxxx84%
Vickers, E. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes70%
Weiler, T. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYes69.5%
Wilson, C. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYes75%
Winterton, R. (R)YesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes73%

Note: We award one point for each bill we asked a legislator to sponsor, but that did not make it on the index. We also award half a point to floor sponsors of bills on our index we support, and deduct half a point from floor sponsors of bills on our index we oppose.

Note: Like any legislative index, this one is based on a limited sampling of an elected official's voting record. It is important to do your own in-depth research when determining whether or not to support a candidate for office and consider other factors, including unreported committee or subcommittee service and constituent interaction.