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Budget Poll One of the most important things the legislature does is create a balanced budget, and we take this responsibility very seriously. There are several mechanisms in statute that makes sure we will never have to shut down state government because of a budget failure. Our rainy day funds are full, and we have a budget surplus this year. …

I have decided not to run for reelection to the House. However, my legislative term does not end until December of 2024, and I will continue to work hard for you, to represent your interests, to communicate with you, and to advocate for the individuals and families of Utah. One of the best things about my job as your state …

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward with hope to the new year! In 2024, the legislative session starts on January 16th and will end on March 1st. Click on le.utah.gov and scroll down to find links to see our schedule, track bills, see bill requests, find out how to participate in a meeting, see live …

I hope you have been enjoying the cooler temperatures. I am always sorry to see the end of summer because hot weather is my favorite. It also means I have less time to get my bills and legislative priorities ready for the session. YIKES! Interim In September, our interim committee meetings were held in St. George on the beautiful campus …

Provo City Council Candidate Forum For those interested in Provo’s municipal elections, Representative Tyler Clancy will be hosting a forum for Provo City council candidates that is free of charge and open to the public: Date: Thursday, June 29thTime: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmBullock Room at the Provo Library (550 N University Ave) With the upcoming city council elections, this event …

Utah County State of Emergency Yesterday, the Utah County Commission officially declared a State of Local Disaster due to flooding damage within Utah County. Following is the media advisory that was released.  PROVO (May 31, 2023) -The Utah County Commission has officially declared a state of local disaster due to flooding damage in Utah County. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, Chair …

Two Issues for Special Session on Wednesday On April 18, 2023, Gov. Cox declared a state of emergency due to flooding. This executive order allows the state to tap into the State Disaster Recovery Restricted Account for additional resources. It also permits the state to seek aid from both the federal government as well as other states. DNR and the …

I apologize in advance for the length of this email. Once I get going, it is difficult to stop. But stop I did…eventually. 🙂  Interim–the sort of calm after the storm The session is definitely an all day and all night whirlwind of meetings, reading, debating, emails, calling, listening, and voting. However, it seems like life doesn’t slow down that …

The 45 day session is done! The legislature’s most important job is to balance the budget. Here is a quick look at how we did that this year. The Utah Legislature concluded its 2023 General Session with a budget of $29.4 billion (including federal and other funds) for fiscal year 2024. The budget includes $14.6 billion from state funds (General Fund, …

Constituent Survey Results I sent out a survey as the session began. I love seeing how my constituents weigh in on different issues. I know these results are based on who received, saw, and responded to the survey and would not be considered a scientific representation, but I think they are an interesting, thoughtful, snapshot. Here are some of the …