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Week Overviews Page 4 - 5

Bills Passed Page 6 - 7

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Public Opinion

Representative Val K. Potter - District 3

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Lieutenant Governor Cox Current Lieutenant Governor and Gubernatorial Candidate Spencer Cox came to visit the Legislature this week. I have enjoyed working with him as a Cache County Council Member and State Legislator over many years.

HB 344 I presented House Bill 344 on Sex Offender Restrictions Amendments to committee this week alongside Spencer Walsh, Chief Prosecutor of Cache County. This Bill prevents registered Sex offenders from coaching or training sports teams made up of minors. This bill passed favorably out of committee with a unanimous vote.

Senator Mitt Romney Senator Mitt Romney came to the Capitol on Friday Feb. 28th to speak with the House Majority. He spoke on his current work in D.C. and on Utah’s unique perspective on national issues.

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Family Visit My Daughter and her family came down from Idaho to visit me on the Capitol earlier this week. It’s always a joy to spend time with family, especially as we consider legislation that can benefit families everywhere.

Bills moving forward Several pieces of legislation have taken steps forward in the last week. HB 141 has moved to the Senate floor and will be voted on shortly. HB 344 passed the House floor unanimously and HCR 04 will soon be assigned to Senate committee in order to be heard and voted on as well. For more information on these bills and the rest of my sponsored legislation please visit le.utah.gov.

Visits to the Capitol Throughout the session I’ve enjoyed meeting with friends old and new to discuss the legislative session. This week I had the pleasure to meet briefly with Paul Hill, who is a director with the USU Extension program.

Congressional Delegation Visits Caucus Throughout the session we are visited by members of our federal delegation. On Tuesday, Senator Mike Lee spoke to our caucus. On Thursday, we were visited by Congressman Ben McAdams and Congressman John Curtis.

Aimee Winder Newton Visits Caucus Throughout the remainder of the session, our caucus will be visited by the Republican gubernatorial candidates. On Tuesday, we were visited by Aimee Winder Newton. Honoring Hondo Last week, K9 Hondo with Herriman City Police was killed in the line of duty. The House was pleased to honor him and his handler, Sgt. Ricks, with over 33 officers and their K9 partners.

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Week 4 Overview

Week 5 Overview

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Gubernatorial Candidates Visit Caucus Throughout the remainder of the session, our caucus will be visited by the Republican gubernatorial candidates. This week, we were visited by Jeff Burningham and Jon Huntsman.

Redistricting After months of negotiations, the Utah Legislature and Better Boundaries reached an agreement on redistricting. Better Boundaries and legislators from both political parties support this agreement which will allow an independent commission to draw political boundaries based on 2020 census data. This compromise resolves legal complications while still reflecting the voice of the people. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Amendments Last year, the legislature commissioned a study known as the Utah Roadmap to help identify areas of opportunity to further reduce emissions and ensure a healthy, productive, and prosperous future for all Utahns. One of the main areas of opportunity is to position Utah as the market-based electric vehicle state. HB 396 will begin a public-private partnership to help us build a statewide electric transportation infrastructure system. This will allow us to take advantage of new technology and new opportunities. Budget Utah currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 2.3% and we enjoy a growing and robust economy. However, we cannot always count on this environment. As a Majority Caucus, we have discussed setting aside a cushion to support us in the case of an economic downturn. We are hopeful that with this, we will be able to continue to support general government, social services, and education even during the hardest of times. Each year, the Legislature must also balance our state’s budget. We have been ranked as the best managed state in the nation because of these forward-thinking and fiscally responsible decisions.

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SB 50 Clean Energy Act Amendments HB 192, 1st Sub Property Tax Assessment Amendments HB 268 Property Tax Notice Amendments HB 198 Eminent Domain Limitations HB 225 Phased Retirement Amendments HB 58, 1st Sub Electronic Cigarettes in Schools Amendments HB 32, 2nd Sub Crisis Services Amendments HB 219 Mental Health Amendments HB 285 Utah Professionals Health Program HB 139, 1st Sub DUI Liability Amendments HB 220 Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program HB 238, 1st Sub Crime Enhancement Amendments HB 291, 1st Sub Human Trafficking Amendments HB 92, 1st Sub Fire Amendments HB 130 Water Use Amendments HB 233, 2nd Sub Natural Resources Legacy Funding Amendments HB 283, 1st Sub Outdoor Adventure Commission Amendments HB 270 Interstate Compact for Economic Development HB 312, 2nd Sub Maintenance Funding Practices Act SB 58 Uniform Athlete Agents Act Amendments SJR 1 Joint Resolution Supporting Coordination of Care for Older Adults Receiving Home Health Care Services SB 90, 1st Sub Procurement Code Amendments HR 3 House Resolution Urging the Activation of Closed Captioning in Public Venues HB 330 Peace Officer Pay Plan Amendments SB 66 Court Resources Reallocation Amendments SB 70, 1st Sub Determination of Death Amendments SJR 6, 2nd Sub Joint Rules Resolution – Conflict of Interest Disclosure SB 17 Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority Sunset Date Extension SB 59 Daylight Saving Time Amendments SB 65, 1st Sub Child Welfare Amendments SB 13 Native American Legislative Liaison Committee Amendments SB 64, 1st Sub Special District Communications Amendments SB 56, 1st Sub Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II Retirement Enhancements SB 32, 1st Sub Prisoner Offense Amendments SB 36 Nonresident Income Amendments SJR 11 Joint Rules Resolution – Workload Reporting SB 80, 1st Sub Campus Safety Amendments SB 88 Environmental Quality Revisions SB 102, 1st Sub Bigamy Amendments SB 97 Personal License Plate Amendments SB 28, 3rd Sub Election Law Revisions HB 37, 1st Sub Insurance Amendments

HB 83, 1st Sub Expungement Amendments HB 142, 1st Sub Criminal Proceeding Amendments HB 159, 2nd Sub Insurance Coverage Revisions HB 169 Exemptions Amendments HB 179 Recycling Market Development Zone Tax Credit Amendments HB 200 Addition to Income Revisions HB 134 Raw Milk Products Amendments HB 228 Livestock Predators Removal Amendments HB 67, 1st Sub Local Education Agency Financial Information Systems HB 68, 1st Sub Apprenticeship and Work-based Learning Amendments HB 205 Students with Disabilities Amendments HB 222, 1st Sub Start Smart Utah Breakfast Program HB 214, 1st Sub Insurance Coverage Modifications HB 162 Securities Amendments HB 244, 1st Sub Fetal Exposure Reporting and Treatment Amendments HB 243, 1st Sub Warning Labels Amendments HB 105 Water Facilities Amendments HB 197, 1st Sub Fishing and Hunting Restrictions for Nonpayment of Child Support HB 116, 2nd Sub Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and LGBTQ+ Task Force HB 213, 1st Sub Consent Language Amendments HB 127 Motorcycle Right-of-way Amendments HB 183, 2nd Sub Driver License Record Amendments SB 72 Revisor’s Technical Corrections to Utah Code HB 60 Corporate Income Tax Credit Amendments HB 33, 1st Sub Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings Amendments HB 64, 2nd Sub Custody and Visitation Rights Amendments HB 292 Internet Voting Study SJR 7, 2nd Sub Joint Resolution Authorizing Pay of In-session Employees SB 54 Mobile Home Amendments HB 161, 1st Sub Audiology and Speech-language Pathology Interstate Compact HB 208 Alcohol Education Amendments HB 174 Rural County Health Care Facilities Tax Amendments HB 96 Water Forfeiture Amendments SB 47 Public Document Signature Classification SB 48 Corrections Officer Certification Pilot Extension HB 202 Local Government Nuisance Ordinance Reform HB 66, 3rd Sub Wildland Fire Planning and Cost Recovery Amendments SCR 3 Concurrent Resolution Honoring Watura Misaka HB 212 Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption Modifications

Bills Passed

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Women’s Suffrage Celebration

HB 286 Public Information Website Revisions HJR 11 Joint Rules Resolution – Technical Amendments HR 1 House Resolution Remembering the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda HB 274, 3rd Sub Delegation of Health Care Services Amendments HR 2, 1st Sub House Rules Resolution – Amendments to House Rules HB 262, 2nd Sub Juvenile Delinquency Amendments HJR 16 Joint Rules Resolution – Amendments to Joint Rules HB 267, 2nd Sub Prohibited Persons Amendments HB 298 Victim Guidelines for Prosecutors HB 168, 1st Sub Public Water Supplier Relocation Amendments HB 248, 1st Sub Agriculture Revisions HB 296 Limitations on Landowner Liability Amendments HB 118, 1st Sub Retail Tobacco Amendments HB 236, 1st Sub Safe School Route Evaluations HB 246, 1st Sub Mental Health Workforce Amendments HB 107, 2nd Sub Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools Incentive Program Amendments HB 245 Dogs in Watershed Areas HB 155, 3rd Sub Homeowner Association Provisions Amendments HJR 14 Joint Resolution Regarding Study and Recommendations for Telegovernment HB 259 Electric Vehicle Charging Network HCR 15 Concurrent Resolution Urging a State Funeral for the Last WWII Medal of Honor Recipient HB 293 Longevity Amendments HB 276 Administrative Garnishment Order Amendments HB 266 Water Conservancy District Amendments HB 315 Local School Board Vacancies Amendments HCR 12 Concurrent Resolution on Holocaust Education HB 258 Intergenerational Poverty Interventions Grant Program Amendments HB 279, 1st Sub Disability Benefit Amendments HB 312 Heritage and Arts Foundation Amendments HB 98, 1st Sub Offenses Against the Administration of Governments Amendments HB 306 Planning Commission Amendments HB 256 Student Aid Amendments HB 280, 2nd Sub Transient Room Tax Provisions HB 290, 1st Sub Occupational Licensing Amendments HB 77 Education Funding Amendments

HB 101 Distracted Driver Amendments HB 255, 2nd Sub Boat Fees Amendments HB 319 Consumer Lending Amendments

SB 45, 1st Sub Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act Amendments HB 322, 1st Sub Utahraptor State Park SB 68, 3rd Sub Mental Health Counselor Licensing Amendments HCR 9 Concurrent Resolution Authorizing State Pick up of Public Safety and Firefighter Employee Retirement Contributions HB 278, 1st Sub Jordan River Amendments HB 333, 1st Sub Limited Purpose Local Government Entity Amendments HB 207, 2nd Sub Insulin Access Amendments HB 309 World War II Memorial Commission HB 339 Clean Air Special Group License Plate HB 120 Towing Fee Amendments HB 297, 1st Sub Yurt Amendments HB 240, 1st Sub Driver License Revisions HB 277, 1st Sub Personal Delivery Devices Amendments HB 334 Civics Education Amendments HB 336, 1st Sub Concurrent Enrollment Certificate Pilot Program HB 341 Associate Physician License Amendments HCR 17 Concurrent Resolution to Create Awareness Regarding the Value of Birth Tissues HB 346 Recreational Activity Risks Amendments HB 40, 1st Sub Water Loss Accounting HB 295, 2nd Sub Fatality Review Amendments HB 314 Controlled Substance Database Access Amendments SB 21, 1st Sub Education Amendments SB 89, 2nd Sub Mental Health Services Amendments SB 94 Reporting Requirements Amendments SJR 2 Joint Resolution Encouraging Action to Reduce the Number of Utah Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels HCR 10 Concurrent Resolution Honoring the Career and Service of Pastor France A. Davis HB 12, 2nd Sub Abusive Conduct Reporting Amendments HB 299, 2nd Sub Opportunity Zone Enhancements HB 132 Higher Education Student Speech Rights HJR 18 Joint Resolution Regarding the Winter Sports Park HB 264, 3rd Sub Infant at Work Pilot Program HB 171, 2nd Sub School Threat Amendments SB 79 Regional Education Service Agencies SB 121, 2nd Sub Medical Cannabis Amendments HB 294 Mining Operations Amendments HB 247 Unlawful Sexual Activity Statute of Limitations Amendments HB 154, 2nd Sub Amusement Ride Safety HB 186, 2nd Sub Lobbyist Amendments

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Bills Passed – cont.

Page 8 Public Opinion

Bill Description of Bill Opposition/Support

HB 109 Universal Background Checks for Firearm Purchasers 60/40 HB 115 Dangerous Weapon Custodian Liability 100/0 HB 271 Firearm Preemption Amendments 0/100 HB 323 School Mental Health Funding Amendments 100/0

HB 332 Special Needs Scholarship Amendments 0/100

The 2020 Session has its share of bills that have garnered public attention. These bills are often met with both resistance and support from different areas of interest, and as legislators it is important to know how people are feeling about the issues on the floor. The following 10 bills reflect some controversial bills from the last week that have inspired public outreach.

*The information in these graphs reflects constituent outreach and is updated regularly*

Bill Description of Bill Opposition/Support

HB 259 Electric Vehicle Charging Network 0/100 SB 102 Bigamy Amendments 34/66 SB 39 Affordable Housing Amendments 0/100 SB 121 Medical Cannabis Amendments 0/100 HB 206 Bail and Pretrial Release Amendments 100/0

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HCR 004 Concurrent Resolution on Cultural Intelligence HB 141 Educator Salary Incentives HB 225 Phased Retirement

HB 344 Sex Offender Restrictions SB 39 Housing Affordability SB 04 Business, Economic, and Labor Appropriations Budget

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