2019 utah legislative session
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2019 Utah legislative session focuses on victims of violence, harassment
A common thread connecting multiple bills from the 2019 legislative session is a focus on victims of violence and sexual harassment or abuse.
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Utah parents, teachers say standardized testing bill a mistake
Some Utah teachers and parents have expressed opposition to HB118 is because they do not believe standardized testing scores can replace schoolwork. (AP Photo)
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HB291: Bill aiming to improve Utah concurrent enrollment passes out of committee
A bill being considered in the current legislative session seeks to create consistent criteria for instructors and students to improve Utah's concurrent enrollment education. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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HB220: Bill would bring toxic waste into Utah, improve acceptance assessments
In this May 6, 2015 photo, a caution sign hangs on a fence in front of a building that houses depleted uranium at the EnergySolutions facility in Clive, Utah. A new bill being discussed during the Utah Legislative Session would change how depleted uranium waste is accepted into the state. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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HB71: Bill would clarify what Utah teachers can say about contraceptives
During the 2019 General Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers are considering a bill which would provide clarifications for health education teachers about what content is prohibited. (Mallory Jesperson)
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HJR7: Utah gun restrictions resolution drawing mixed reactions
In this Jan. 26, 2013, file photo, handguns are displayed on a vendor's table at an annual gun show in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Philip Kamrass, File)
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HB118: Bill would provide incentive for students taking standardized tests
A bill being discussed in the 2019 General Legislative Session would make it possible for teachers to give academic rewards to students who score well on standardized testing. Legislators hope this would encourage students to take the tests more seriously. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Committee announces artist to sculpt Martha Hughes Cannon statue
Dozens of current and past Utah legislators gather to commemorate the suffrage movement and the cause of Martha Hughes Cannon. (Heidi Balderree)
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HB173: Employment protections could preserve volunteer emergency services
Seventy-five percent of Utah firefighters are volunteers. A proposed bill could protect emergency responders' civilian jobs. (The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Resolution may bring awareness to violence against indigenous women, girls, LGBT community
Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ face higher odds of physical and sexual violence, especially in the state of Utah. A resolution may designate a state holiday to bring awareness to this fact. (Universe Photo)
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Resolution proposing expansion of drug drop boxes passes in committee
HCR1 would encourage drop boxes so people could dispose of pills such as these, opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
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SB11: University of Utah dental school would treat Medicaid patients
SB11 would allow Medicaid patients to be treated by the University of Utah School of Dentistry. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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SB38: Mental health amendments receive favorable committee recommendation
The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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SB96: Bill replacing Prop. 3 Medicaid expansion draws ire
Utahns pack a hearing room Tuesday where many came to oppose SB96, a bill that would roll back some of the provisions of ballot initiative Proposition 3 to expand Medicaid coverage. (Joel Campbell)
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HB66 would gauge public opinion on daylight saving time
Proposed legislation would gauge whether Utah voters would like to switch from daylight saving time to a year-round schedule. (Emily Larson)
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HB20, HB108 seek to strengthen human trafficking penalties
Lawmakers will consider new legislation to protect vulnerable victims of human trafficking in the upcoming 2019 general legislative session. (Bryan Pearson)
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Legislative panel encourages Salt Lake Chamber to participate in statewide progress
Business people from around the state gathered on Friday, Jan. 18, to discuss their priorities for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
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HB58 would create a committee to review drug fatalities, addiction
Talia Crowther and her foster mother Sharon Lopez smile at the camera while capturing a selfie. (Talia Crowther)
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