Governor signs 50 bills including
assistance for families with severely disabled children
SALT LAKE CITY (March 26, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed an additional 50 bills into law bringing the total number of bills the governor has taken action on from the 2015 General Legislative Session to 252. That total now includes two bills signed during the session that were omitted from previous counts. The Legislature passed 528 bills this session, 495 of which require action by the governor.
Among the bills signed by the governor today is HB 199, Pilot Program for Assistance for Children. This bill directs the Department of Health to apply for a Medicaid waiver to cover the cost of care for children with serious disabilities and complex medical conditions.
“Families facing challenges associated with serious disabilities and medical conditions should be able to access the care they need without going bankrupt,” said Gov. Herbert. “Utahns believe in helping those in need and this bill should provide some much needed relief.”
The governor also signed SB 65, In-state Tuition for Families of Fallen Public Safety Officers. This bill grants in-state tuition rates to the surviving family members of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
“It is appropriate for our state to offer in-state tuition to those who have lost a parent in the line of duty,” said Gov. Herbert. “Education is critical to the economic future of these children and this policy will help them contribute to the economic strength of our state.”
The full list of bills the governor took action on today is as follows:
Bill Number
Bill Name
Bill Sponsor
Insurance Licensee Amendments
Stanard, J.
Local Governing Body Amendments
Cunningham, R.
Mental Health Professional Practice Amendments
Kennedy, M.
Property Tax Definition Amendments
Snow, V.L.
Taxation of Property Amendments
Sagers, D.
Wildlife Amendments
Schultz, M.
Payment of Property Tax Amendments
Webb, R.C.
Public Meeting Notice Requirements
Stanard, J.
Public Education Human Resource Management Act Revisions
Last, B.
Modifications to Election Law
Hall, C.
Local Land Use Amendments
Peterson, J.
Pharmacy Licensure Exemptions
Westwood, J.
Driver License Testing Amendments
Eliason, S.
Off-highway Husbandry Vehicle Amendments
Sandall, S.
Pilot Program for Assistance for Children with Disabilities and Complex Medical Conditions
Redd, E.
Sex Offender Registry Amendments
Draxler, J.
Workplace Abusive Conduct Amendments to Promote a Healthy Workplace
Stratton, K.
Exemptions Act Amendments
Ivory, K.
Homeowner Association Utilities Amendments
Pitcher, D.
Budget Reserve Account Amendments
Sanpei, D.
School Building Costs Reporting Amendments
Knotwell, J.
Local Elections Amendments
Nelson, M.
Charges for Medical Records
Gibson, F.
Amendments to the Procurement Code
Snow, V.L.
Charter School Funding Task Force
Gibson, F.
Child Care Amendments
Christensen, A.
Income Tax Amendments
Henderson, D.
Employment Support Act Revisions
Shiozawa, B.
Behavioral Testing and Tracking Restrictions
Osmond, A.
Utah Science Center Authority Amendments
Weiler, T.
Certified Tax Rates Amendments
Harper, W.
In-state Tuition for Families of Fallen Public Safety Officers Amendments
Bramble, C.
Utah Housing Corporation Act Amendments
Weiler, T.
Unincorporated Business Entities Related Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Uniform Commercial Code Filing Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Removal from Database Amendments
Thatcher, D.
Occupational Safety and Health Regulation
Jenkins, S.
Podiatric Physician Amendments
Hinkins, D.
Wildlife Modifications
Dayton, M.
Civic Center Amendments
Bramble, C.
Mobile Home Park Helpline
Thatcher, D.
Environmental Quality Boards Amendments
Dayton, M.
Conservation Commission Employees
Okerlund, R.
Immigration Consultants Amendments
Escamilla, L.
Utah Revised Business Corporation Act Amendments
Bramble, C.
Surplus Lines Insurance Modifications
Stevenson, J.
Budgeting Amendments
Henderson, D.
Nonprofit Corporation Act Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Justice Court Judges Retirement Amendments
Weiler, T.
Concurrent Resolution Regarding Navajo Water Rights Settlement
Hinkins, D.
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