State legislators have convened for their final day of the 2020 State Legislative Session. Take action NOW before it’s too late! Remember, EVERY ACTION MATTERS to change a mind or sway a vote. Send a letter now!
NOTE: This page lists bills we hope to see getting votes today. We will update this list throughout the day, so please refresh and check back periodically!
TAKE ACTION ON ONE OF THESE LAST BILLS!
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Healthcare
HB 58 Electronic Cigarettes in Schools Amendments – Addresses student use of alcohol, tobacco, electronic cigarette products, other substances through education and prevention programs and discipline policies. THIS BILL PASSED TODAY – THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION!
HB 363 Public Employee’s Health Plan Amendments – Allows PEHP to enter into agreement with other state health plans to negotiate better rates on prescription drug prices. UNFORTUNATELY THIS BILL DID NOT RECEIVE A FINAL VOTE.
SB 37 Electronic Cigarette and Other Nicotine Product Amendments – Changes permitting requirements, excise taxes and penalties for e-cigs and other nicotine products. THIS BILL PASSED THIS EVENING – THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION!
Education
HB 222 Start Smart Utah Breakfast Program – Creates the Start Smart Utah Program to expand access to school breakfast in Utah public schools. THIS BILL PASSED IN THE SENATE AND RETURNS TO THE HOUSE FOR A CONCURRENCE VOTE ON AMENDMENTS MADE IN COMMITTEE – THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION!
Strengethening Families
HB 211 Renter Expenses Disclosure Requirements – Requires transparency through disclosure of all expenses charged to a renter by an owner to ensure the affordability of housing options for renters. UNFORTUNATELY THIS BILL DID NOT RECEIVE A FINAL VOTE.
Good Government
HB 70 Repeal of Single-Mark Straight Ticket Voting – Removes straight ticket party voting and requires voting for the candidates on a ballot individually to update election policy and reduce confusion. THIS GOOD BILL HAS PASSED – THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION!
HB 298 Victim Guidelines for Prosecutors – Helps law enforcement by creating uniform guidelines for prosecutors and other entities regarding proper protocol related to immigration status forms of a crime victim when receiving the assistance of the crime victim. THIS BILL HAS PASSED IN THE SENATE – THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION!
SB 173 Disrupting Legislative or Official Meetings – Amends the penalties relating to disturbing the Legislature or an official meeting in a way that would have a chilling effect on free speech and civic engagement. THIS BILL RECEIVED A SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT IN THE HOUSE THAT WAS APPROVED BY A CONCURRENCE VOTE IN THE SENATE – THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION!
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