I find it funny that, during these tough economic times and severe budget cuts, that Republicans still refuse to raise taxes. Thank goodness Senator Stuart Adams (R – Layton, District 22) is willing to make the hard decisions, and tax the lower and middle class. By proposing SB 270 – Modifications to Sales and Use [...]
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Bills to Watch: SB 243 – Historic Areas or Sites Amendments, W. Niederhauser
In what appears to be an ongoing theme of hypocrisy this legislative session I present to you SB 243 – Historic Areas or Sites Amendments as proposed by Senator Wayne Niederhauser (R – Sandy, District 9). I know you may be shocked at this, but let me explain. You know how Republicans have been hooting [...]
Bills to Watch: SB 138 – Driver License Qualification Amendments, S. Urquhart
I am truly bothered by the hypocrisy many on the right have towards illegal immigration – and their inability to think through the rhetoric they often spew. Often, they complain that we make it “too easy” to enter the country and that we incentivize people to come here. This argument came up during the initial discussion of driver privilege cards a few years [...]
Bills to Watch: SB 65 – Statewide Online Education Program, H. Stephenson
Senator Howard Stephenson (R – Draper, District 11) has rightly taken a lot of heat lately about his statements saying that state universities give away “degrees to nowhere.” Although it is concerning that a public official feels this way about higher education, I must admit that I am very pleased to see the same senator propose SB [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 109 – Religious Liberty Recognition, L. Christensen
I must take my hat off to Representative LaVar Christensen (R-Draper, District 48) for crafting a bill that looks like another stupid pro-religion bill, but is actually concealing something much more dangerous when proposing HB 109 – Religious Liberty Recognition. The bill itself states that “the state or political subdivision may not infringe or substantially [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 226 – Local Government Fee Authority, W. Harper
You know what I love most in my lawmaking? Bald faced hypocrisy. That is why I am so glad Representative Wayne Harper (R – West Jordan, District 43) is proposing HB 226 – Local Government Fee Authority. I mean, it just smacks of double standards, and it makes no attempt to pretend it doesn’t. Remember [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 171 – Abortion Clinic Licensing, C. Wimmer
They must be throwing snowballs in hell, because it is a damn cold day down there when I agree with Representative Carl Wimmer (R – Herriman, District 52) on anything, let alone agree with him on an abortion bill. But after some very careful reading, I have to say that I agree with the concept [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 246 – Repeal of Phosphorus Limit in Dishwashing Detergent, S. Sandstrom
A few years ago, former Representative Christine Johnson passed a bill designed to improve our water quality by making it illegal to sell household dish-washing detergent that contained more than .5 percent phosphorus in its content. Why? Because excess phosphorus can fundamentally damage water ecosystems by encouraging the rapid growth of algae. This algal bloom, [...]
Bills to Watch: HB 270 – Family Policy / HB 182 Voiding Transactions Against Public Policy, L. Christensen
If you were paying attention to my blog on Thursday, you already have an idea about what HB 270 – Family Policy is all about (at least, the poorly explained version of it from its sponsor LaVar Christensen (R-Draper, District 48)). The bill would modify section 30 of Utah code, entitled “Husband and Wife” to include language that basically [...]
LaVar Christensen – Big on Talking Points, Low on Answers
I have to hand it to Fox 13′s Max Roth for holding Representative LaVar Christensen’s (R – Draper, District 48) feet to the fire regarding his HB 270 – Family Policy (analysis coming soon). I want you all to pay close attention to how Christensen dodges every question, hammers the same talking points over and [...]