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HB17: Utah lawmakers looking to change how congressional vacancies are filled

By Anna Bryner
February 12, 2020 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, sent Utah into a frenzy when he announced that he would resign from Congress in June 2017. Only six months into his term, Chaffetz generated political infighting in the wake of his resignation as Utah lawmakers sparred with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert over the proper way to fill Chaffetz’ vacated congressional seat.
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SB70: Provo senator's bill would allow nurses to pronounce a person dead

By Marina McNairy
February 11, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- A bill sponsored by a Provo senator which would allow nurses to 'pronounce' a person's death has passed a legislative committee and is waiting to be heard by the Utah Senate.
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HB 18: Regulations proposed for growing hemp harvested from cannabis plant

By Diego Calderon
February 10, 2020 12:00 AM
An Orem lawmaker wants to tighten regulations on growers of hemp, a fiber extracted from the cannabis plant, but also can be the source of THC, a mind-altering substance.
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SJR1: Resolution would pave way for grant to improve communication about older patients

By Diego Calderon
February 09, 2020 12:00 AM
A Utah Legislature joint resolution aims to improve communication between physicians and health care workers about older Utahns as they transition from hospital care to home health care.
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SB69: Utah County lawmaker wants to give teachers tax credit for out-of-pocket expenses

By Marina McNairy
February 06, 2020 12:00 AM
A bill in the Utah Legislature would create an income tax credit to offset educator expenses such as personal funds spent on classroom supplies.
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SB 22: Committee passes bill to fund office on American Indian-Alaska Native health

By Decker Westenburg
February 05, 2020 12:00 AM
A bill directed at funding an office on American Indian-Alaska Native health passed unanimously through the Utah Senate's Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Feb. 4.
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HB36: Utah lawmakers propose changes to voter registration deadlines

By Anna Bryner
January 31, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah voters would be able to register up to 11 days prior to an election under amendments proposed to Utah Election Code.
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Utah Legislature backtracks on tax reform

By Decker Westenburg
January 31, 2020 12:00 AM
Gov. Herbert signed a repeal Tuesday night to a controversial tax reform nearly six weeks after it was passed unanimously in the Utah Senate and with a nearly unanimous vote in the state House of Representatives.
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Gov. Herbert delivers final State of the State address

By Anna Bryner
January 30, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert emphasized the importance of education, the strength of Utah’s economy and the challenges associated with population growth during his 11th and final State of the State address on Jan. 29.
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HB34: Bill vote means those under 18 can still tan with parental permission

By Katherine Bennett
January 28, 2020 12:00 AM
A bill sponsored by an Orem lawmaker to restrict tanning by teens under age 18 come to an early end after it was voted down by the Utah House on the first day of the Legislature.
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HB231: Proposal would keep law enforcement from probing DNA data

By Decker Westenburg
January 24, 2020 12:00 AM
A West Valley City Republican is sponsoring a bill in the 2020 Legislature that will prevent police from accessing at-home DNA tests to perform familial DNA searches.
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2020 Utah Legislature Session to discuss Utah Inland Port, tax reform, infrastructure

By Anna Morgan
December 11, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah 2020 General Legislative Session is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Issues Utahn’s should be aware of include infrastructure, tax reformation and environmental policy.
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From urine to a new state flag, the quirkiest bills of the 2019 Legislature

March 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, works the remaining hours on the final day of the Legislative session at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, March 14. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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2019 Utah legislative session focuses on victims of violence, harassment

By Harriet Norcross
March 13, 2019 12:00 AM
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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Resolution urges teamwork in Bear Lake upkeep

By Katelyn Stiles
March 07, 2019 12:00 AM
HCR18 recognizes the importance of Bear Lake to Utah's recreation and economy. (Universe file photo)
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Animal shelter transparency bill fails in committee; senator looks forward

By Katelyn Stiles
March 05, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill that would have created more transparency in Utah animal shelters failed to make it past committee Monday, Feb. 25. Sen. Karen Mayne, D-Kearns, who sponsored the bill, said she hopes to push a similar bill forward in the future.
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Bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth faces opposition in the House

By Lilian Whitney
March 05, 2019 12:00 AM
Nathan Dalley, center, receives a hug after speaking in support of HB399 during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol Thursday, Feb. 21, in Salt Lake City. Those who have been through conversion therapy, like 19-year-old Dalley, say it leaves them depressed and can lead to suicide attempts. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Utah parents, teachers say standardized testing bill a mistake

By Harriet Norcross
March 01, 2019 12:00 AM
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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