Rep. Joe Murray, R-Ogden, offers this post about, HB 9, a bill he sponsored during the 2006 General Session. The recent death of Officer Jose Argueta from cancer earlier this week underscores the importance of this bill.
Rep. Dave Hogue, R-Riverton, offers another idea to consider on the issue of the $70 million dollars set aside for tax cuts.
The undersigned Representatives request that the Governor support and work with the Legislature to promptly enact income tax relief for Utah’s citizens.
Rep. David Cox, R-Lehi, penned this open letter to the media and elected officials on his thoughts about what should be done with the $70 million dollars set aside by the legislature for tax reform during the 2006 General Session.
Rep. Wayne Harper (R-West Jordan) co-chair of the 2005 Tax Reform Task Force, offers his views on the proposed dual tax system.
Recently, bright minds have proposed allowing Utah Residents the opportunity to choose what tax treatment they prefer and allow for the much needed dynamic overhaul to be phased in, as taxpayers are ready.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has announced that Utah State Representative Paul Ray (R)-Clinton has been selected to chair its Criminal Justice Taskforce. The task force is comprised of 114 legislators from 42 states. Rep. Ray has also been serving as the chairman of it’s sub-committee on sexual and predatory crimes against children.
Today Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr signed HB 309, Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Greg Hughes (R-Draper).
On today’s Utah Policy.com, LaVarr Webb gets philosophical about our 45- day session and whether or not our session ought to be longer or shorter. Understanding the way our state legislature functions is not easy. For most of the state, all the things happening on the hill fly under the radar of public notice. It must seem as though the legislature surfaces for 45 days (or more accurately 33 as LaVarr notes) of chaotic, random action before hibernating again.
Rep. Jeff Alexander (R-Provo) has an op-ed piece in today’s Deseret News .
“During Utah’s legislative session, things move fast. Thankfully, every weekend provides a new opportunity to reflect on the previous week’s happenings. This weekend, I came to the conclusion that we can do better.
Rep. David Clark (R-Santa Clara) sponsored HB 213 last year that dealt with accrued sick leave benefits for retiring state employees. The new benefit law was challenged and the case was heard by the Utah State Supreme Court. The court issued their decision in the state’s favor last week.