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Updates From Governor Office

Monday, March 27, 2017 - 1:45pm
Governor Herbert

Governor to hold media call following meetings with president, White House officials

 

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will discuss today’s meetings with President Donald Trump and White House staff.

 

Who:

Gov. Gary R. Herbert

 

When:

Mon., March 27, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. MST

 

Where:

Call 1-877-820-7831. Enter the Participant Passcode: 591070#

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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Monday, March 27

All day: Washington, D.C., meetings with federal officials

Tuesday, March 28

Afternoon: bill review

Wednesday, March 29

10:00 a.m.  Education bills signing

Location:    TBD

Media access

Afternoon: bill review, last day for bill signing

Thursday, March 30

No public events

Friday, March 31

No public events

Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017

**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

**No public events**

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Governor signs 49 bills, including $1 billion bond for transportation

 

SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 25, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed 49 additional bills, bringing the total number of bills signed from the 2017 General Legislative Session to 465.

 

The governor signed the following bills:

 

HB0017

Offenses Against the Person Amendments

Snow, L.

HB0024S01

Student Prosperity Savings Program - Tax Amendments

Peterson, J.

HB0064

Property Tax Relief Amendments

Peterson, J.

HB0026

Revenue and Taxation Modifications

McCay, D.

HB0066S01

Opiate Overdose Response Act Amendments

Moss, C.

HB0082S01

Street-legal All-terrain Vehicle Amendments

Noel, M.

HB0089

Impact Fee Reporting Requirements

Knotwell, J.

HB0096

Petroleum Vapor Recovery Amendments

Eliason, S.

HB0109S02

Public Utility Regulatory Restricted Account Amendments

Pitcher, D.

HB0123S03

Juvenile Offenses Amendments

Roberts, M.

HB0130S02

Cannabinoid Research

Daw, B.

HB0141S02

Unborn Child Protection Amendments

Stratton, K.

HB0197S01

Custody and Adoption Amendments

Hawkes, T.

HB0199

High Needs Children Adoption Amendments

Nelson, M.

HB0211

State Work of Art

Edwards, R.

HB0214

Probate Code Amendments

Miles, K.

HB0229S01

Amendments Relating to Local Districts

McCay, D.

HB0243S02

Common Area Land Use Amendments

Webb, R. C.

HB0265S03

Safety Inspection Amendments

McCay, D.

HB0283S01

Child Homelessness Prevention

Spendlove, R.

HB0286S02

Essential Treatment and Intervention Act

Christensen, L.

HB0297S01

Renewable Energy Amendments

Handy, S.

HB0301S01

Canal Safety Amendments

Sandall, S.

HB0313S02

Licensure Changes

Schultz, M.

HB0315S01

Aquaculture Amendments

Froerer, G.

HB0345

Telehealth Pilot Project

Edwards, R.

HB0376

Landlord-tenant Rights

Dunnigan, J.

HB0435

Health Care Patient Privacy Amendments

Gibson, F.

SB0050S04

Automobile Insurance Registry Amendments

Fillmore, L.

SB0054S02

Adoption Revisions

Weiler, T.

SB0094S01

Local District Revisions

Fillmore, L.

SB0095S01

Air Ambulance Amendments

Harper, W.

SB0100S01

Early Childhood Services Coordination Amendments

Millner, A.

SB0113S01

Natural Resources Modifications

Dayton, M.

SB0119

Sales and Use Tax Changes

Harper, W.

SB0130S05

Universal Service Fund Amendments

Hinkins, D.

SB0154S03

Solar Access Amendments

Fillmore, L.

SB0157S02

Changes to Property Tax

Bramble, C.

SB0165S01

Reimbursements for Public Safety Officers

Mayne, K.

SB0174S03

Public Transit and Transportation Governance Amendments

Harper, W.

SB0181S01

High Priority Transportation Corridors Amendments

Harper, W.

SB0197S03

Refinery Sales and Use Tax Exemption Amendments

Adams, J. S.

SB0198S03

Utah Communications Authority Amendments

Harper, W.

SB0208

Utah Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

Hillyard, L.

SB0219

Pharmaceutical Product Amendments

Shiozawa, B.

SB0230

Solicitation Amendments

Weiler, T.

SB0232

Cyber Exploitation Amendments

Bramble, C.

SB0242S01

Government Records Access and Management Act Amendments

Bramble, C.

SB0277S01

Highway General Obligation Bonds Authorization

Harper, W.

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Herbert announces actions on bills

SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 24, 2017) – Today, Gov. Gary R. Herbert vetoed H.B. 11, State Boards and Commissions Amendments, and has returned the bill to the House of Representatives. The text of the governor’s veto letter can be found here.

The governor has also signed the following bills, bringing the total number of bills signed to 415.

HB0027

Interstate Compact on Military Children Amendments

Winder, M.

HB0036S02

Affordable Housing Amendments

Edwards, R.

HB0101S02

Adoptive Studies and Evaluations Amendments

Redd, E.

HB0149S02

Child Abuse Offender Registry

Owens, D.

HB0202S01

Trespass Amendments

Greene, B.

HB0208S01

Jail Release Orders Amendments

Ivory, K.

HB0255S02

Initiative Amendments

McCay, D.

HB0336

Health Reform Amendments

Dunnigan, J.

HB0354

Digital Piracy Amendments

Gardiner, A.

HB0390S01

Suicide Prevention Modifications

Eliason, S.

HB0391S01

Driver License Revisions

Quinn, T.

HB0393S01

Vehicle Towing Amendments

Maloy, A.C.

HB0399

Governmental Immunity Amendments

Snow, V. L.

HB0453S02

Airport Board Revisions

Coleman, K.

HB0461

Jail Contracting Amendments

Noel, M.

HCR006S01

Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Re-empowerment of the States Amendment

Nelson, M.

HCR013S01

Concurrent Resolution for Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program

Dunnigan, J.

SB0070

Asset Forfeiture Transparency Amendments

Stephenson, H.

SB0071S01

Criminal Accounts Receivable Amendments

Thatcher, D.

SB0074S02

Medical Interpreter Amendments

Escamilla, L.

SB0088

Medicaid Housing Coordinator

Iwamoto, J.

SB0099

Consumer Protection Action Amendments

Hemmert, D.

SB0162

Physician Assistant Amendments

Shiozawa, B.

SB0164

Utah First Economic Development Amendments

Mayne, K.

SB0167

Bail Amendments

Adams, S.

SB0239

Interfering with a Peace Officer

Weiler, T.

SB0241S02

Local Government Plan Review Amendments

Bramble, C.

SB0251

Local Government Criminal Penalty Amendments

Thatcher, D.

SCR001

Concurrent Resolution on Increasing Pay for Certain Public Safety Officers and Firefighters

Weiler, T.

HB0046

Pass-through Entity Tax Amendments

Eliason, S.

HB0047S01

Property Tax Assessment Appeal Amendments

Briscoe, J.

HB0139S01

Criminal Intent Amendments

Stratton, K.

HB0239S03

Juvenile Justice Amendments

Snow, V. L.

HB0248S01

Domestic Violence Related Amendments

Christensen, L.

HB0252S02

Disposal of Firearms

Daw, B.

HB0379

Classification of Theft Amendments

King, B.

HB0431S03

Government Employees Reimbursement Amendments

Quinn, T.

SB0012S01

Expungement Amendments

Thatcher, D.

SB0081

Local Government Licensing Amendments

Anderegg, J.

SB0087S04

Civil Asset Forfeiture Revisions

Thatcher, D.

SB0092

Workers' Compensation Fund Revisions

Bramble, C.

SB0140

Annexation of Islands Within Cities

Buxton, G.

SB0153

Child Support Income Calculation Amendments

Hillyard, L.

SB0175S01

Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

Hillyard, L.

SB0193S01

Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Modifications

Weiler, T.

SB0257

Case Status Updates

Weiler, T.

HB0035

Minimum School Program Amendments

Cutler, B.

HB0043

American Indian and Alaskan Native Education Amendments

Noel, M.

HB0065

Air Conservation Act Amendments

Schultz, M.

HB0128S08

Health Care Debt Collection Amendments

Webb, R. C.

HB0145S01

Foster Children Visitation Amendments

Ivory, K.

HB0201

Condominium and Community Association Amendments

Moss, C.

HB0212S03

Incentive for Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools

Winder, M.

HB0227

Emergency Medical Service System Amendments

Gardiner, A.

HB0230S02

Elections Revisions

Daw, B.

HB0231

Educator Evaluation Amendments

Moss, J.

HB0236S03

Mobile Home Park Residents' Rights

Cutler, B. R.

HB0246

System of Care Development

Edwards, R.

HB0249S01

Higher Education Financial Literacy Amendments

Spendlove, R.

HB0253S02

Short-term Rental Amendments

Knotwell, J.

HB0261S01

Local Emergency Response Amendments

Sagers, D.

HB0262

Dental Licensing Amendments

Poulson, M.

HB0268S02

Money Management Act Amendments

Knotwell, J.

HB0273S01

Construction Trades Licensing Penalty Periods Amendments

Ray, P.

HB0278S01

Expenses of Minor Children Amendments

Chavez-Houck, R.

HB0281S01

Construction and Fire Codes Amendments

Ray, P.

HB0287

Cosmetology Licensing Act Amendments

Dunnigan, J.

HB0296

Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Account Amendments

Wilson, B.

HB0308S02

Public Health and Schools

Thurston, N.

HB0344S01

Utah Agriculture Code Amendments

Perry, L.

HB0346S01

Suicide Prevention Programs

Eliason, S.

HB0398S02

Procurement Code Amendments

Froerer, G.

HB0400S02

Pilot Program to Study Coverage Parity for Amino Acid-based Formula

Redd, E.

HB0404S01

Early Warning Pilot Program

Peterson, V.

HB0414

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Referral Amendments

Owens, D.

HB0416

Targeted Business Income Tax Credit Revisions

Edwards, R.

HB0426S01

Stem Amendments

Peterson, V.

SB0061S03

Students with Disabilities Accommodations Funding

Davis, G.

SB0063S01

Nonprofit Corporation Amendments - Water Companies

Dayton, M.

SB0064S01

Student Scholarship Amendments

Fillmore, L.

SB0111S03

Unmanned Aircraft Amendments

Harper, W.

SB0117S04

Higher Education Performance Funding

Millner, A.

SB0124S01

Child Care Licensing Amendments

 

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Utah’s Private Sector Job Growth Ranks No. 1 in the Nation

SALT LAKE CITY  (Mar. 24, 2017) — On the heels of the newly released February 2017 job numbers for the state of Utah, new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data indicates that Utah ranks No. 1 for private job growth in the U.S. at 3.5 percent. Utah also ranks No. 2 for total job growth at 3.3 percent. For unemployment, Utah ranked seventh at 3.1 percent.

 

“Because of the hard work Utahns put in every day, we are leading the nation in both private sector job growth and overall job growth,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “These accolades are a result of our commitment to fundamental, conservative principles that cultivate an environment where business can succeed.”

“Utah’s labor market is one of the best performing in the nation. Favorable conditions will continue to attract people into our workforce, allowing businesses to expand their operations,” said Carrie Mayne, chief economist for the Department of Workforce Services. “Some parts of our state are not yet benefitting as much from the favorable economic momentum, but with the proper support from state and local leaders, opportunities will spread throughout Utah.”

BLS data shows Utah rankings as follows:

PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH

(1) Utah – 3.5 percent

(2) Nevada – 3.4 percent

(2) Idaho – 3.4 percent

(4) Florida – 3.2 percent

TOTAL JOB GROWTH

(1) Idaho – 3.4 percent

(2) Utah – 3.3 percent

(3) Nevada – 3.1 percent

*Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.toc.htm

For more information about the latest jobs report, visit the Department of Workforce Services blog. ==================

Governor signs bills

SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 23, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 13 additional bills from the 2017 General Legislative Session, bringing the total number of signed bills to 313.

The governor signed the following bills:

HB0157S03

Homeowners Association Revisions

Knotwell, J.

HB0115S05

Solid Waste Revisions

McKell, M.

SB0261S01

Substance Use Disorder Programs

Mayne, K.

HB0184

Contraband Device Destruction

Fawson, J.

HB0206S01

Domestic Violence -- Weapons Restrictions

King, Brian S.

HB0381

Law Enforcement Body Camera Footage Amendments

Ray, P.

HB0386

Attorney General Amendments

Hutchings, E.

HB0396S01

Medical School Graduates Associate Physician Licensure

Barlow, S.

HB0198

Concealed Carry Amendments

Lisonbee, K.

HB0222S02

Criminal Offenses Modifications

Handy, S.

HB0025S02

Tax Incentive Review Amendments

McCay, D.

HB0155S01

Driving Under the Influence and Public Safety Revisions

Thurston, N.

SB0076S01

Post-conviction DNA Testing Amendments

Hillyard, L.

 

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