A day at the capitol(0)
Utah students visit with Representative Larry Wiley, D–Sugar House
Archive for February, 2010
Prosthetic Limb Insurance Coverage Bill Passes In the House(0)
HB66, sponsored by Representative David Litvack, D–Salt Lake City, passed in the Utah House of Representatives this afternoon. The bill would require insurance companies offer at least one plan that meets the Medicare standard for prosthetic coverage.
The bill would create a standard that will cover external prosthetics, allowing individuals to find private coverage and leave [...]
Protection of Children Riding in Motor Vehicles Passes House(0)
Rep. Jay Seegmillers's Protection of Children Riding in Motor Vehicles passed this afternoon in the House. The bill, H.B. 82, prohibits an adult from smoking in a vehicle if a child younger than eight years old is present in the vehicle. Violating the proposed smoking prohibition would be an infraction and with a maximum fine [...]
Drug Law Definitions Passes House(0)
Rep. Trisha Beck's Drug Law Definitions passed this afternoon in the House. The bill, H.B. 13, is one of the bills this session that attempts to curb prescription drug abuse.
This bill amends the Utah Controlled Substances Act, the Utah Medical Practice Act, the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, and the Naturopathic [...]
The Minority Report – February 19, 2010(0)
Legislative Update from the Utah House Democrats
for the week of February 16-19, 2010
Welcome to Issue #4 of the Legislative Report from the Utah House of Representatives Democratic Caucus.
***Highlights from this week:
Representative Litvack Freezes Pay Raises for Legislators
HB 287, Legislator Salary Amendments, passed the House of Representative this Friday, February 19th. Through the Legislative Compensation Commission, [...]
Joint Resolution on Clean Air Passes House(0)
Representative Moss's, D-Holladay Joint Resolution on Clean Air (HJR5) passed through the House this morning. The bill encourages Utahns to eliminate unnecessary idling of their motor vehicles to protect public health and the environment, reduce air pollution, conserve fuel, and protect motor vehicle performance.
Representative Moss stated on the floor that sixth grade students from Patti [...]
Strangulation and Domestic Violence Joint Resolution Passes House(0)
Rep. Jennifer Seelig’s Strangulation and Domestic Violence Joint Resolution (HJR6) passed through the House yesterday. The joint resolution of the Legislature urges state and local law enforcement officers and prosecutors to investigate and prosecute as felonies assaults in which the defendant applied force to the neck or throat of the victim.The bill will now [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day(0)
Here's to a life of love, peace, and success.
- Utah House Democrats
The Minority Report – February 12, 2010(0)
Legislative Update from the Utah House Democrats
for the week of February 8-12, 2010
Welcome to Issue #3 of the Legislative Report from the Utah House of Representatives Democratic Caucus.
Here are some highlights from this week:
Retirement Reform
Over 4,000 teachers, fire fighters, police officers, and other state employees met at the Utah State Capitol on Saturday, February 6 to [...]
Retirement – Our Highest Priority Should be the Viability of Our State(3)
by Representative David Litvack
Minority Leader in the Utah House of Representatives
The Utah Legislature is about to consider whether or not to make major changes to the Utah Public Employee Retirement System. Senator Dan Liljenquist, R—Bountiful, is proposing a set of bills that would dramatically reform retirement compensation to public employees. One of Liljenquist’s proposals would [...]
