Utah lawmakers have passed a bill that would increase the use of license plate reading technology by police if signed by Governor Cox. The bill received two-thirds support from the House and Senate, allowing it to take immediate effect. Additionally, a public hearing was held on an initiative to lift restrictions on police pursuits, with law enforcement expressing support for the measure despite potential risks. Another bill passed by the Utah Legislature aims to double the number of available scholarships through the Utah Fits All Scholarship program. Furthermore, a plan for armed 'guardians' in Utah schools has also been approved by the legislature and is awaiting Governor Cox's signature.
The Utah Legislature has given final approval to a bill that significantly raises fines for speeding in a school zone or passing a stopped school bus. https://t.co/PimlXZbxMm
BREAKING NEWS: Utah Fits All Scholarship had 5223 applications representing 8133 students after being open for one day. Here are some things the manager wants you to know. #utleg #utpol 👇
Utah lawmakers pass two school security bills. One deals with volunteer guards and other security measures in schools. The other deals with concealed carry incentives for teachers. Read more: 👇👇 #school #security #volunteers #teacherstudent https://t.co/lirG0u8z4K
This is the third year of income tax reductions. However, Utah lawmakers passed two bills that could give people a couple of major tax breaks. Read more: #taxes #Utah #TaxRefund https://t.co/1Qto4Ye1Z0
A plan for armed "guardians" in Utah schools has cleared final legislative hurdles. It's headed to Gov. Cox after unanimous Senate approval and House agreement. #utpol #utleg https://t.co/8V7kbonknD
Prop E would give police officers more power to use surveillance technology and ease restrictions on car chases. Proponents of the measure argue it would shore up public safety by giving police more tools to combat crime. Electronic Frontier Foundation ... https://t.co/MpU6OZBFh9
More than 4 of every 10 SFPD pursuits results in a crash. Prop. E would enable more pursuits. This would potentially result in more crashes and more risks. Cops tell us they're okay with more risk. Voters will weigh in if they are, too. From @esksf https://t.co/j7uz7Hgft2
"If we’re going to loosen a pursuit policy, something that will increase risk to the public at large, maybe the citizens *should* get a vote and express the amount of risk they’re willing to accept — for themselves *and* for their cops.” On Prop. E: https://t.co/j7uz7Hgft2
Breaking News: The Utah Legislature just voted to increase the funding for the Utah Fits All Scholarship. This doubles the number of available scholarships. Let's go! #utleg #utpol
The public hearing on the police pursuit initiative is now underway. It would lift recent restrictions on when police can chase after someone. Law enforcement fought against the changes, and several sheriffs are at this hearing. #waleg https://t.co/RFIKFOerhn
Looks like it’ll be another full room for the hearings on two initiatives. At 8 AM lawmakers will hear from the public on the measure guaranteeing parental rights to medical/educational records. At 9AM lifting restrictions on police pursuits will have a public hearing. #waleg https://t.co/IMa7AhVdUS
This passed with two-thirds support from both the House and Senate, meaning it will take effect immediately if @GovCox signs it #utpol #utleg https://t.co/7bOzkOiaI5
Police could use new license plate reading tech more in Utah if this bill passes. For more on this and other bills, check the Tribune’s new bill tracker: https://t.co/5OhS48s0n9 https://t.co/O0V9RXC5rS