Bill Banning Abortion in Cases of Down Syndrome Advances
Legislation aimed at preventing abortions due to a diagnosis of fetal Down syndrome was advanced by the House on a 54-15 party-line vote Friday. HB...
Author: Ryan D. Curtis
Dabakis Nomination for UTA Spot Shot Down by SLC Council
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s controversial nomination of Senator Jim Dabakis (Democrat – Salt Lake City) to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board of...
Bill Chipping Away at Caucus/Convention, Signature Gathering Compromise Advances
Legislation that would make candidates choose between ascending to the ballot box through either the caucus/convention system or gathering voter signatures passed out of a...
With Rampant Illegal School Bus Blowbys – Legislation Advances to Catch Lawbreakers
Legislation to help improve traffic safety near school buses was unanimously passed out of the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee Monday. Sponsored...
Bill Charging HIV/AIDS Patients with Rape if they Don’t Disclose Held
Legislation that criminalizes sexual situations involving HIV/AIDS sufferers who knowingly engage in sex without informing the other person was held Wednesday by the House Judiciary...
Lawmakers Stand Behind Bill To Address Child Homelessness
Legislation designed to take a deeper look at child homelessness was unanimously passed out of the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Tuesday. HB...
All Sides Come Together to End “No Promo Homo” within Sex Ed
Young Utahns attending public schools will be treated equally while receiving sex education instruction, according to a proposed bill that repeals the “no promo homo”...
Bonuses for Teachers in Low-Income Schools Advances on Tight Vote
Teachers at low-income schools could soon receive a bonus under legislation that narrowly passed the House Education Committee on a 6-4 vote Wednesday. HB 212...
Bill Allowing Lawsuits for Youth Viewing Porn Advances
The Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee voted 3-0 Thursday to move forward legislation that launches pornographers into the realm of civil lawsuits....
State Funded Presidential Primaries Advance With GOP, Dem Party Chairs Joining Together
Still reeling from last year’s jam-packed presidential caucus meetings for Republicans and Democrats alike, the House Government Operations Committee considered Wednesday several measures to help...