In a series of legislative moves in Utah, Governor Spencer Cox has signed into law a bill that has sparked controversy, particularly with its implications for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office. The bill, which now requires the Salt Lake County DA to track time spent on criminal cases, has been criticized by DA Sim Gill as an unnecessary burden on his already depleted staff. This legislative action comes amidst other significant events involving the DA's office, including a ceremonial bill signing attended by DA Sim Gill and the family of Eli Mitchell, a 13-year-old victim of a drunk driving incident in 2022, for H.B. 273. Governor Cox has also expressed support for a November ballot question on tax cuts, which further highlights the ongoing political and legislative developments in the state.
NEW: Salt Lake County district attorney @SimGillDA reacts after @GovCox signs controversial bill targeting his office https://t.co/LNdlkxMFgu #utpol #utleg @KSL5TV
The Salt Lake County District Attorney says a new bill signed by Gov. Cox unnecessarily burdens his depleted staff. @danielmwoodruff https://t.co/UhkAdS5xof
Utah @GovCox signs bill requiring Salt Lake County DA to track time spent on criminal cases. https://t.co/8j1gLYgLOz via @UTNewsDispatch #utpol #utleg
New @CityWeekly: Gov. Spencer Cox supports November ballot question on tax cuts; will sign bill targeting Salt Lake County DA #slc #utpol https://t.co/xc1KV8ecWz
The family members of Eli Mitchell - a 13-year-old who was killed by a drunk driver in 2022 - were joined by Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill in a ceremonial bill signing of H.B. 273. FULL STORY: https://t.co/ZNJNTfXMbZ https://t.co/7OKbF43350