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Si Se Puede! – Yes We Can! Images from Immigration Reform March and Rally Mary 21, 2010
Posted on March 27, 2010 by dlt
Taxing “deadly” products is proving “deadly” for business owners
Posted on March 25, 2010 by dlt
The recent legislation imposing a hike in taxes on tobacco products is proving deadly for local business owners. Legislators have effectively instituted measures that are forcing people having to turn to buying their “deadly” products out of state and forcing local businesses to close their doors. One such business is Utah’s oldest smoke shop, [...]
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Still We Rise
Posted on March 14, 2010 by dlt
The last day of the Utah Legislature for 2010 saw a rally by students called “Still We Rise”, a group of activists, students and community members which unveiled a “Student Bill of Rights.” (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rally Statement: “We the Communities take back the power to declare our inalienable rights that [...]
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2010 Legislative Review, Part 2
Posted on March 14, 2010 by dlt
This is a continuation of the series of posts on the status of bills posted on Utah Legislature Watch during the 2010 Legislative Session. Part 2: Posts initiated between January 28 – January 31, and subsequent related posts Education (see all Bills related to Education here.)(see all ULW posts on Education here.) Health Educating our [...]
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2010 Legislative Review, Part 1
Posted on March 13, 2010 by dlt
This is the first in a series of posts on the status of bills posted on Utah Legislature Watch during the 2010 Legislative Session. Part 1: Posts on legislation between January 20 – January 27 HB81 Protection for children in our schools- SB81 School Employee Criminal Background Check – Bill signed by both houses and drafted [...]
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Utah Women Legislators: Say “NO” to More Nuclear Testing
Posted on March 11, 2010 by dlt
Legislation led by women of Utah’s House of Representatives saw action on Monday, March 8th, ironically and appropriately on International Women’s Day. The legislation: HR4 Resolution Urging Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Under the leadership of three women legislators, the Utah House of Representatives unanimously voted to support the resolution and urged [...]
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Wrapping it all up
Posted on March 11, 2010 by dlt
Today is the 45th and final day of Utah’s 2010 Legislative Session. This week has been a scramble to get bills passed. The facebook page for Utah Legislative Watch has been posting as many headlines as possible from current news sources on actions on The Hill and there has been much discussion on topics posted [...]
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Today on the Hill
Posted on March 9, 2010 by dlt
I was able to get up to the Hill for a very short time today. The bill being discussed on the House floor was SB157 Motor Vehicle Dealer Franchise Amendments. The bill aims to modify and enact provisions under the New Automobile Franchise Act. Read about the bill in today’s Salt Lake Tribune. My only [...]
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Final Days
Posted on March 9, 2010 by dlt
The last week of Utah’s 2010 Legislative Session brings with it a scramble to get all the “t”‘s crossed and “i”‘s dotted on legislation this year. Committee meetings are over and the remainder of the session will be spent on floor time. Here is how readers can continue to stay informed: View the Legislative General [...]
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Governor Herbert signs bills into law today
Posted on March 8, 2010 by dlt
Governor Herbert has signed the following bills into law today, as posted on his website: HB270, Hughes – “Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Amendments” HB462, Wimmer – “Criminal Homicide and Abortion Revisions” SB16, Stephenson – “Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-Pass) Amendments” Governor Herbert also signed the following resolutions: SCR2, Jones – “Reducing [...]
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