Utah officials are pushing for a legislative change that would exempt their official calendars from being considered public records. A new bill, supported by its sponsor, Senator Curt Bramble (@curtbramble), aims to clarify what he describes as the original intent of Utah law, according to a story from @DaniellaKSL. This move has sparked controversy, coming days before a scheduled court hearing regarding access to Attorney General Sean Reyes' official calendar. Additionally, the Utah Legislature has approved a bill that facilitates the banning of books deemed 'indecent' in schools across the state. This bill includes a provision for the Utah Board of Education (@UTBoardofEd) to vote on whether to uphold or overturn a statewide ban, a significant development in #utpol and #utleg.
A new bill that would exempt official calendars from Utah’s public records law comes days before a judge is due to hear arguments over access to Utah A.G. Sean Reyes’ official calendar. https://t.co/QmHw1eSXGm
Utah lawmakers are stepping in to make it so the public doesn't get to see the record of how officials spend their time. Link: https://t.co/H3H1bPQq1d
Why do Utah lawmakers want their calendars out of public view? https://t.co/yXnmWKa99r
NEW: Utah Legislature OKs bill making it easier to ban ‘indecent' books in schools statewide. Bill includes Senate, House compromise that lets @UTBoardofEd vote on whether to override statewide ban or let it stand #utpol #utleg https://t.co/6L7uAvUxtK via @UTNewsDispatch
ICYMI: A bill moving forward in the #UTLEG will make it so elected officials' public calendars are not public records. The bill's sponsor @curtbramble says that's always been Utah law's intent, and they're just clarifying it. Story from @DaniellaKSL https://t.co/UJUO5mhKc7
Utah officials want to hide their calendars from the public. A new bill will do just that. https://t.co/PyzSBoqKQT