Yearly Archives: 2009

In the majority caucus today at noon we discussed the FY10 budget actions by the Appropriations Subcommittees. These numbers are grim. I feel like I should have one of those warning signs posted: “For Mature Readers Only.” I’ll go through … Continue reading →

On the right side of the blog page you will notice a new feature…a list of bills and resolutions and the vote outcome for each. We’re up and running with this, thanks to David Miller, and each day you will … Continue reading →

Today was very unusual in that both standing committees I sit on were cancelled. However, there was still plenty going on. During floor time we heard 13 bills. The one receiving the most debate was HB140, sponsored by Rep. Frank. … Continue reading →

While these may not be the hot bills for everyone, these are the bills that I’m receiving the most email feedback on over the past few days: SB48, “Teacher Licensing by Competency Amendments,” Sen. Chris Buttars, allows for someone to … Continue reading →

Well, today was the half way day for the session and we passed some of the most important legislation of the session this morning. The three main health care reform bills were all passed out of the House today and … Continue reading →

While it is good news that Consolidated Energy has put their power plant plans on “hold”, unfortunately this issue is far from over. It seems that Consolidated Energy is leaving the window open to proceed with a petcoke power plant … Continue reading →

Wow! This was a big day. First of all, we had two Congressional visitors to the House chamber this morning. Congressman Jason Chaffetz spoke about the federal stimulus package that Congress had less than 12 hours to review before voting … Continue reading →

I am continuing to get lots of emails opposing the petcoke plant in West Bountiful. Today I even received copies of letters from students at Boulton Elementary in Bountiful, all of whom are opposed to the plant as well. They … Continue reading →

It is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln today. In the chamber this morning there was a group of 5th grade students from Lincoln Elementary (true) from Davis County who were led in a memorized recitation of … Continue reading →

Budget teaser. Six more days until the numbers are in that we’ll use as a basis for the FY10 budget. I’ll keep you posted.