A proposal that could ultimately end up funding large water infrastructure projects like the Lake Powell and Bear River pipelines advanced out of a House committee on Wednesday evening. SB80, an update to current state code, would take 1/16th percent sales tax now set aside for transportation projects and move it into a fund for…
(KCPW News) A measure that would shuffle the makeup of two nuts-and-bolts legislative committees to favor Republicans passed the Utah House of Representatives on a 41-33 vote on Tuesday. House Bill 220 by Draper Republican Rep. LaVar Christensen would do away with the traditionally-equal bipartisan makeup of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee and the Legislative Management…
St. George Republican Sen. Stephen Urquhart’s measure to strengthen hate crimes legislation in Utah hits a snag – in the form of LDS Church opposition. Plus, a proposal to let residents contribute money to the Utah Division of Air Quality. Alliance for a Better Utah’s Chase Thomas joins KCPW’s Roger McDonough for another Better Utah…
For today’s Better Utah Legislative Update, a look at the shifting conversation in Medical Marijuana in Utah. After meeting with opposition from the LDS Church, one lawmaker says he’ll now try to get a measure on the ballot. Also, a look at an effort to eliminate Utah’s so-called “Zion Curtains.”
(KCPW News) Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch told state lawmakers on Tuesday that the appointment of a replacement for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia should wait until the next president is sworn into office. Speaking before the full Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday, Hatch said that “the most contentious presidential election in latter days”…
On today’s Better Utah Legislative Update we hear from Chase Thomas, Policy and Advocacy Director with Alliance for a Better Utah about the budgeting process, appropriations, an attempt to undo the so-called Count My Vote elections compromise, and an effort to reform the make-up of a couple of legislative committees.
(KCPW News) Alliance for a Better Utah Strategic Advisor Matt Lyon speaks with KCPW’s Roger McDonough about second-week momentum on the hill. Plus, bills addressing straight-party voting, medicaid expansion, guns and more – on this edition of KCPW’s Better Utah Legislative Recap.
(KCPW News) Today, an overview of the legislative process – from draft legislation to the governor’s signature (or veto). Matt Lyon, Strategic Advisor with Alliance for a Better Utah joins KCPW’s Roger McDonough for lawmaking 101. Plus, SB54 revisited, and more.
(KCPW News) Alliance for a Better Utah Strategic Advisor Matt Lyon speaks with KCPW’s Roger McDonough about the agenda laid out by House Speaker Greg Hughes on the first day of the 2016 meeting of state lawmakers. Plus, a preview of likely showdowns on the hill. It’s the first of our 2016 Better Utah Legislative…
(KCPW News) Alliance for a Better Utah Executive Director Maryann Martindale speaks with KCPW’s Roger McDonough about home-stretch lawmaking. Some major measures – including Medicaid Expansion plans – are still pending, with just two days remaining in this year’s meeting of Utah lawmakers.
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