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 results. To see all the results, click here.

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My Bills

HB309 County Recorder Amendments

One of my constituents works for the FBI on IRS fraud. He brought to my attention that most recorded documents publicly available on county websites and in office contain signatures, birthdates, and sometimes social security numbers. State law is such that it can be interpreted that recorded documents cannot be altered. My first instinct was to require all county recorders to redact all personal information. After speaking with recorders, I could see that was not a practical solution–the fiscal note would be massive.

Instead, we came up with this bill that has no fiscal note and takes into consideration legitimate business interests. HB 309 creates a process for an individual to request the County Recorder to redact signatures, the first five numbers of a social security number, and the month and day of birth on public facing records. the original will be left intact. This un-redacted original document will be made available to the person on the document, the beneficiary of a trust, an attorney, or a title company. It can also be available for a subpoena, GRAMA, and the courts. 

This bill also passed through the House unanimously and is in the Senate.

HB404 Juvenile Interrogation Modifications and SB49 Juvenile Custodial Interrogation Amendments (I am the House floor sponsor)

Both these bills amend a bill I sponsored that passed last session that dealt with juvenile custodial interrogations by law enforcement. Current law allows a juvenile interrogation to last for two hours. My bill last year requires a parent or friendly adult (if the parent is involved in the crime or there are other issues with the parent) to be notified and present during a juvenile interrogation. The officer has to attempt to locate the parent/friendly adult for an hour. If they can’t find the parent, the interrogation could happen. As law enforcement adjusted to these new requirements, they found that sometimes a parent cannot leave work or can’t get to the interrogation in person within an hour. Also, two hours was a very short time to conduct the interrogation. These bills address these issues by increasing the time frame for an interrogation to four hours and by allowing the parent to attend either online or in person. 

HB 404 also requires these interrogations to be recorded (which is common and best practice already) and allows for exceptions for when equipment isn’t working or there is other good cause for a recording to fail.

HB 49 creates a youth friendly Miranda Rights. Being arrested and interrogated by an officer is quite frightening. In addition, 83% of juveniles in correctional facilities have special needs or disabilities, and about 30% of false confessions come from kids. Minors often do not understand the complicated language and meanings behind their constitutional rights that protect them against self-incrimination, such as their right to remain silent, their right to a lawyer, and their right to a fair and free trial. 

These bills were drafted with input from law enforcement and juvenile advocates and received no opposition. HB 49 is awaiting the governors signature, and HB 404 passed unanimously through the House and is in the Senate. 

HB139 Sex Offender and Kidnap Offender Registry Requirements

This bill requires all registrants in the state, regardless of where they committed their offense, to be subject to Utah’s registry laws. Nineteen other states already do this. This bill simplifies registry administration, allows for equitable treatment of our residents, and has broad support. It passed unanimously through the House side and has moved on to the Senate.

Events 
On February 14th, 1870, Seraph Young of Utah was the first woman to vote under the equal rights law. We honored Seraph by wearing purple!

 

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3. Select the Committee you are interested in
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Bills passed through the House this week

H.B. 37 Voter Signature Verification Amendments

H.B. 60 Juvenile Justice Modifications

H.B. 61 School Safety Requirements

H.B. 69 Election Modifications

H.B. 86 Firearm Reporting Requirements

H.B. 107 Concealed Weapons Permit Fee Amendments

H.B. 124 Salary Supplement for School Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists

H.B. 140 Standard Response Protocol to Active Threats in Schools

H.B. 150 Emergency Water Shortages Amendments

H.B. 154 English Language Learner Amendments

H.B. 163 Protecting Student Religious and Moral Beliefs Regarding Athletic Uniform Requirements

H.B. 161 Foreign Language Education Funding Amendments

H.B. 165 Firearm Discharge on Private Property Amendments

H.B. 178 Post-employment Restrictions Revisions

H.B. 180 Child Welfare Placement Review Amendments

H.B. 185 Public Education Enrollment Options Amendments

H.B. 207 Compact Commission Amendments

H.B. 210 Justice Court Changes

H.B. 219 Firearms Regulations

H.B. 228 Unprofessional Conduct Amendments

H.B. 230 Center for Medical Cannabis Research

H.B. 242 Services for People with Disabilities Amendments

H.B. 243 Public Transit Employee Collective Bargaining Amendments

H.B. 244 Utah Victim Services Commission and Victim Services

H.B. 245 Uninsured Motorist Amendments

H.B. 246 Board of Pardons and Parole Amendments

H.B. 248 Mental Health Services for Adults

H.B. 250 Social Worker Licensing Amendments

H.B. 264 Certified Nursing Assistants Amendments

H.B. 265 Sentinel Landscape Amendments

H.B. 274 Adopt-the-outdoors Program Amendments

H.B. 278 First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program

H.B. 289 Blockchain Provider Registration

H.B. 294 Governmental Entity Budget Transparency

H.B. 300 Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Amendments

H.B. 302 Cultural and Community Engagement Amendments

H.B. 304 Juvenile Justice Revisions

H.B. 307 Utah Water Ways

H.B. 311 Social Media Usage Amendments

H.B. 315 Recreational Therapy Medicaid Coverage Amendments

H.B. 319 Uintah Basin Air Quality Research Project Amendments

H.B. 320 Sale of Dairy Amendments

H.B. 321 Mineral Lease Amendments

H.B. 322 Budget Reporting Requirements

H.B. 332 Fallen Officer Memorial Scholarship Program

H.J.R. 3 Joint Resolution Recognizing School Teachers

H.J.R. 8 Joint Resolution for Fertility Preservation Coverage

H.J.R. 10 Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Election of County Sheriffs

H.J.R. 12 Joint Rules Resolution – Budget Efficiency Modifications

H.J.R. 16 Joint Resolution to Review Railroad Authority

S.J.R. 4 Joint Rules Resolution – Fiscal Note Deadlines

S.C.R. 4 Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness and Screening

S.B. 11 Retirement Fiscal Note Requirements

S.B. 19 Medicaid Dental Waiver Amendments

S.B. 44 Reading Software Amendments

S.B. 53 Groundwater Use Amendments

S.B. 90 Automobile Franchise Amendments

S.B. 101 Peace Officer Training Modifications

H.B. 19 Rape Crisis Center Modifications

H.B. 23 Forensic Mental Health Amendments

H.B. 51 Railroad Right of Way Amendments

H.B. 63 Office of Rail Safety

H.B. 70 Continuing Care Retirement Facilities Amendments

H.B. 82 School Assembly Notice Requirements

H.B. 105 Public Employee Disability Benefits Amendments

H.B. 116 Intergenerational Poverty Solution

H.B. 121 Wildlife Habitat Account Amendments

H.B. 138 Sensitive Material Requirements

H.B. 139 Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry Requirements

H.B. 186 State Land Purchase Restrictions

H.B. 189 International Baccalaureate Program Amendments

H.B. 204 Child Welfare Proceedings Testing Requirements

H.B. 208 Criminal Trespass Amendments

H.B. 231 Low Income Housing Property Tax Exemption

H.B. 232 Railroad Crossing Maintenance Amendments

H.B. 234 University Recognition for International Baccalaureate Achievement

H.B. 247 Alcohol Control Amendments

H.B. 249 Education Related Amendments

H.B. 253 Federalism Commission Amendments

H.B. 280 Local Government Construction Project Bid Notice

H.B. 284 Public Library Background Check Requirements

H.B. 288 Opioid Dispensing Requirements

H.B. 290 Medicaid Waiver for Medically Complex Children Amendments

H.B. 299 Infrastructure Related to Water

H.B. 301 Transportation Tax Amendments

H.B. 303 Elections Record Amendments

H.B. 305 Child Abuser Education Restrictions

H.B. 306 School Community Council Amendments

H.B. 308 School Grading Modifications

H.B. 313 Suspect Metal Amendments

H.B. 318 Prime Pilot Program Amendments

H.B. 327 Pollinator Pilot Program Amendments

H.B. 330 Civil Commitment Amendments

H.B. 335 Alternative Concurrent Enrollment Options for Capacity Flexibility

H.B. 339 Crime Penalty Amendments

H.B. 340 Trailer Registration Requirements

H.B. 341 Electronic Stamp Designation

H.B. 345 Local District Property Tax Amendments

H.B. 347 Ballot Drop Box Amendments

H.B. 349 Water Reuse Projects Amendments

H.B. 351 County Recorder Modifications

H.B. 352 Law Enforcement Data Amendments

H.B. 353 Sales Tax Return Requirements

H.B. 355 Utah Data Research Center Amendments

H.B. 358 County Auditor Amendments

H.B. 360 Unclaimed Property Amendments

H.B. 362 Criminal Justice Data Management Task Force Sunset Extension

H.B. 368 Inmate Identification Amendments

H.B. 369 DUI Amendments

H.B. 348 Participation Waiver Amendments

H.B. 370 Utility Infrastructure Amendments

H.B. 373 Law Enforcement Training and Recruitment

H.B. 375 Traffic Violation Exemptions

H.B. 388 Statutes of Limitation Amendments

H.B. 390 Child Custody Amendments

H.B. 399 Corporation Reinstatement Amendments

H.B. 409 State Construction and Fire Codes Amendments

S.B. 42 Massage Therapy Practice Act Amendments

S.B. 43 Public Notice Requirements

S.B. 46 State Holiday Modifications

S.B. 49 Juvenile Custodial Interrogation Amendments

S.B. 62 Hydrogen Amendments

S.B. 64 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Amendments

S.B. 70 Victim Amendments

S.B. 78 Naturopathic Physician Licensing Amendments

S.B. 79 Executive Residence Commission Amendments

S.B. 80 Driver License Suspension and Revocation Amendments

S.B. 84 Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments

S.B. 85 License Plate Requirement Amendments

S.B. 86 Drug Testing and Paraphernalia Amendments

S.B. 91 Medical Cannabis Regulation Amendments

S.B. 92 Special License Plate Designation

S.B. 95 Foreign Driver License Reciprocity Amendments

S.B. 98 Legal Costs Recovery Amendments

S.B. 108 Animal Shelter Revisions

S.B. 113 Local Agricultural Amendments

S.B. 119 Per Capita Consumptive Use

​​S.B. 126 Hospital Assessment Amendments