We would like to express a thank you to the 1563 individuals who shared their opinions with us through the 2010 Legislative Survey. Full survey results can be viewed by clicking here.
You may also read the House Democrats legislative wrapup by clicking here.
Although most of our respondents came from districts represented by Democrats, we received [...]
“Across the nation veterans are returning home from their tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some incurred a disability while they were serving their country and were honorably discharged,” Representative Cosgrove told Representatives last week. “For our veterans, there are sacrifices that come with serving in the military, and returning to normal jobs requires some transition time. Recreation therapy helps them with this transition,” he said.
From KSL.com
By Adam Thomas
SALT LAKE CITY — There's growing support among state lawmakers to spend $2 million on the Utah State Hospital.
The hospital has a wing for mentally ill children, and it's not in the best shape.
"I, frankly, was appalled," one lawmaker said. "If you were down there to see it, you would be ashamed."
One [...]
H.B. 72 S1 Passes House
Representative Wiley's Utah School Seismic Hazard Inventory passed the House last Friday with 50 yes votes and 18 no votes after a motion to reconsider. The bill had failed the previous vote last Wednesday.
The bill would enact the School Seismic Safety Act which requires a school district or charter school to [...]
H.B. 62 Passes House
Representative Fisher’s Penalties for Violent Crime in Presence of a Child passed the House this morning with 55 yes votes and 14 no votes. The bill provides a class B misdemeanor penalty for a person who, while in the presence of a child younger than 14, commits or attempts to commit [...]
H.R. 4 Passes House
Representative Seelig’s Resolution Urging Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty unanimously passed the House this morning. The resolution strongly urges the President of the United States to submit the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to the United States Senate, and strongly urges the United States Senate to promptly give its [...]
It is with deep gratitude and humility that I announce my intention not to seek re-election for the Utah House of Representatives. I make this announcement now in order to provide the Democratic Party and my community ample opportunity to organize to secure a candidate for the 2010 election.
Be sure to check out the list of bills sponsored by members of the House Democratic Caucus that have passed both the House and the Senate this session, and see a list of House Democratic caucus bills waiting for full passage in the Senate.
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