February 22, 2011
We are into the fifth week of the session.
HB 32,
http://le.utah.gov/~2011/bills/hbillint/hb0032s01.htm has passed the House standing committee and the floor of the House and is on the Senate 3rd reading calendar. I have made an amendment to the bill that also requires separate bank accounts for political parties.
HB 229 and HB 244 regarding online therapy have been drafted and will be in committee on February 23.
HB 183, School District Leave Policies,
http://le.utah.gov/~2011/bills/hbillint/hb0183.htm, passed te education committee on a 10-3 vote and will likely be heard on the floor on Wednsday or Thursday.
HB 395, Campaign Contributions to Legislators During Session, will be in committee on Friday.
HB 172, Service Animal Amendments, has passed the House and is on the way to the Senate.
The latest revenue numbers are in and it looks like Utah's economy has stopped declining and has reported additional revenue.
I would like to see a tax cut and more efficient operations of state government.
The legislature has a great website which also features a page for me. There you can find my conflicts of interest form as well as a link to the activity in the House and Senate. Here is the link:
http://le.utah.gov
It is an honor to serve.
Representative Grover