UPC Podcast – Episode 2! GOP Gun Bills & Quirky Education Funding Fixes
Eric and Curtis discuss the gun restriction bills coming from the GOP side of the aisle. Plus, Representative Briscoe has a rather quirky and unique... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: HB 268 – Disorderly Conduct Amendments, Rep. Paul Ray
Sadly, we live in a world where the threat of gun violence is all too real. From mass shootings to a drunken brawl, these deadly weapons... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: SB 39 – Parental Responsibility For Sex Education, Sen. Reid
Once in a while, a bill comes along that has the potential to do enormous good for Utah citizens – but also leaves concerns about... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: SB 120 – Target Shooting & Wildfire Regulations, Sen. Dayton
2012 saw an unusually high number of wildfires, costing taxpayers several million dollars to eventually contain them all. While the fires were started for many... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: HB 50 – Dating Violence Protection Act, Rep. Jen Seelig
Domestic violence is always a serious crime, and one that can destroy lives permanently even if it never escalates to death. Unfortunately, there’s a glaring... Read more
Utah Senator Seeks To Overhaul Legislative Process – Eliminate Boxcar Legislation
Senator Aaron Osmond (R, South Jordan), the sophomore Senator who last year took over the seat held by Chris Buttars, has just released a bill that... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: HB 57 – Mental and Behavioral Health Amendments, Rep Dean Sanpei
Poll the state, and we believe you would find near-unanimous agreement that Utah is not doing enough to address mental health problems. Few states do.... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: HB 30 – Line-of-Duty Death & Disability Amendments, Rep. Ronda Menlove
When first reading HB 30 – Line-of-Duty Death and Disability Amendments one should be shocked; not because the bill was written, but because it had to be... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: SB 18 – Child Custody Proceedings Amendments, Sen. Luz Robles
Decisions about the custody of children during a divorce proceeding is frequently a nasty and damaging experience, for both the children and the parents. Any... Read more
FLAGGED BILL: SB 25 – Elections During Declared Emergency, Sen Peter Knudson
Following Hurricane Sandy in late October this year, Utah’s Capitol Hill was buzzing with questions of what Utah would do if such an emergency were... Read more