The Utah Legislature has passed several bills, including one allowing armed 'guardians' in schools, increasing fines for speeding in school zones, and approving a $167 million income tax cut. Other bills involve school security measures, changes in public records access, and adding religious elements in schools. The Senate also approved bills related to unlicensed day care facilities and a controversial proposal for more religion in schools.
Teachers of American history in Utah would be allowed to teach the Ten Commandments in class under a bill that’s headed to Gov. Spencer Cox’s desk https://t.co/dPwNsYKlkg
The Utah Senate defeated legislation that would have required the Utah High School Activities Association to be subject to the state open records law and would have placed state lawmakers on a post-season play appellate committee. | By @DN_Marjorie https://t.co/ZFNwT0TAIn
The other bill that raises questions about religion in Utah schools (the chaplain bill) is circled and poised for possible passage in the Senate #utpol #utleg https://t.co/MIr7QSQhNV
Last night the Senate gave final legislative approval to the watered down Ten Commandments bill despite constitutional concerns. Read my story for background: #utpol #utleg https://t.co/FftXH3QHkv via @UTNewsDispatch
Utah lawmakers passed a bill to add Ten Commandments to US history classes. Now they're looking at inviting chaplains to work in public schools. It's part of a larger push for more religion in schools after Kennedy v Bremerton. https://t.co/Uo7IkKXcpA
Kentucky school districts could hire retired law officers or military veterans to serve as armed guardians offering security at schools under a bill advanced by a state Senate committee on Thursday. https://t.co/UR4CebZufk
BREAKING: Kentucky Senate committee has passed a bill to allow school districts to hire retired law officers or military veterans to serve as armed guardians, offering security at schools.
Utah Senate Democrats scored a rare legislative victory this week when they defeated a bill loosening the law for new young drivers. https://t.co/wQIZykeFxt
Armed and trained public school employees could volunteer as guardians to respond to emergencies in Utah public schools under legislation passed by the Utah Legislature. https://t.co/LgqLQH7MNN
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. @danielmwoodruff https://t.co/PimlXZbxMm
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
During the finish-line push of the 2024 Utah legislative session, state lawmakers passed a bill that would no longer require drivers to have a front license plate on their vehicles. https://t.co/HUXEktn5vg
The daily calendars for Utah’s elected officials are no longer considered public government records after the Utah Legislature and Gov. Spencer Cox passed and signed a senate bill protecting them. https://t.co/oHDTwRQCqh
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
Utah Legislature approves $167 million income tax cut largely benefitting high earners https://t.co/fQv7NEtGp0 via @UTNewsDispatch #utpol #utleg
The Utah Legislature has given the green light to a controversial proposal boosting the number of children allowed at unlicensed day care facilities. @danielmwoodruff has the story https://t.co/ojai66Tiol
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