Monthly Archives: March 2012

  Week Seven Legislative Newsletter

Bills of interest from the last week of the session:   HB 272, “Pilot Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders Services.”  A pilot program providing early intervention to 200 children, age 2-6.   HB 15, “Statewide Adaptive Testing.”  This bill would … Continue reading →

My Bills….Where are They Now?  HB 102, Blasting Regulation, failed to make it out of the Natural Resources Committee a second time, even after amending the bill to remove any duplication with federal regulations.  This is a significant issue for the … Continue reading →

One of the biggest priorities in the last week of the legislative session is finishing work on the final budget.  We were able to address our main priorities, including fully funding education, avoiding tax increases, and paying down our debt. … Continue reading →

We’re on the floor all day now…from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.  Things look an awful lot like this most of the day: Today we passed all the base budget bills for appropriations and also for public education.  I’ll put … Continue reading →

This morning was the last official legislative meeting with  the Davis County Chamber of Commerce.  What a great group!  Although our formal interaction concludes after the session ends this group works year round to analyze issues and work for businesses, … Continue reading →

Week Six Legislative Newsletter

During the session we meet twice a week for lunch as a Majority Caucus.  These are usually open meetings and interested parties, legislative staff, media, and the public can attend.  As the session winds down we begin to meet every … Continue reading →