Gov. Herbert signs 86 bills including support for veterans and Native Americans
SALT LAKE CITY (March 30, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed an additional 86 bills today, bringing the total number of bills the governor has taken action on from the 2015 General Legislative Session to 397. The Legislature passed 528 bills this session, 495 of which require action by the governor.
Among those signed are three veteran-related bills: SCR 6, Concurrent Resolution Supporting Vietnam Veterans; HB 275, Highway Designation Amendments; and SB 214, Veterans Court. The bills recognize, honor and support the men and women who served in Vietnam.
“We can’t thank our veterans enough,” said Gov. Herbert. “We want to honor our brave Utah men and women in uniform who fought so bravely in the Vietnam War. They have returned with honor and now have some challenges. We want to help them with treatment and rehabilitation.”
The Gov. also signed three Native American-related bills during a special ceremony today: SB90, Utah Navajo Royalties Amendments; SCR2, Concurrent Resolution Regarding Navajo Water Rights Settlement; and HB33, American Indian-Alaskan Native Education Amendments, which establishes a commission comprised of state and tribal leaders to formulate a statewide Native education plan to increase educational outcomes of our Native students.
“All too often, our Native American students lag behind their counterparts in education attainment,” said Gov. Herbert. “HB33 represents a positive first step to closing that achievement gap and ensuring that our Native students have the education and training they need to succeed.”
The full list of bills the governor took action on today is as follows:
Tourism Marketing Performance Amendments
Wilson, B.
Local Economic Development Amendments
Snow, V.L.
Mechanics Lien Revisions
McKell, M.
Motor Vehicle Emissions Amendments
Arent, P.
Interstate Compact on Transfer of Public Lands Amendments
Stratton, K.
Procurement Code Modification
Lifferth, D.
Utah Emergency Medical Services System Act Amendments
Ray, P.
Interlocal Entities Amendments
Nelson, M.
Highway Designation Amendments
Fawson, J.
Resource Management Planning by Local Governments
Stratton, K.
Education Abuse Policy
McCay, D.
Title Insurance Reporting and Assessment Amendments
Roberts, M.
Disabled Adult Guardianship Amendments
Edwards, R.
Capitol Preservation Board Amendments
Grover, K.
Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Office of the State Fire Marshal
Hutchings, E.
Utah Retirement Systems Revisions
Weiler, T.
American Civics Education Initiative
Stephenson, H.
Forcible Entry Amendments
Urquhart, S.
Public Utilities Amendments
Van Tassell, K.
Utah Navajo Royalties Amendments
Van Tassell, K.
Dental Practice Act Amendments
Knudson, P.
Online Pharmacy Amendments
Bramble, C.
Child Welfare Amendments
Harper, W.
Social Work Amendments
Davis, G.
Public Utility Modifications
Jackson, A.
Homeowner and Condominium Association Modifications
Weiler, T.
Prescription Database Revisions
Weiler, T.
Land Use Amendments
Stevenson, J.
Long-term Disability Insurance Plan Amendments
Dayton, M.
Game Fowl Fighting - Amendments
Davis, G.
Title and Escrow Modifications
Bramble, C.
Driving Privilege Amendments
Millner, A.
Epinephrine Auto-injector Use Expansion
Dayton, M.
Repeal of Funds
Christensen, A.
Children's Justice Centers Amendments
Okerlund, R.
Government Records Amendments
Bramble, C.
Pharmacy Amendments
Vickers, E.
Dixie State University Media Center Name Change
Urquhart, S.
Juvenile Offender Amendments
Osmond, A.
Career Service Review Amendments
Weiler, T.
Metal Recycling Amendments
Jenkins, S.
Registered Agents Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Governmental Immunity Act Amendments
Bramble, C.
Dental Hygienist Practice Amendments
Urquhart, S.
Amendments to Economic Development
Shiozawa, B.
Arbitration Amendments
Urquhart, S.
Driver License Modifications
Bramble, C.
Judicial Salaries and Compensation
Hillyard, L.
Driving Privilege Card Application Amendments
Bramble, C.
Local Government Amendments
Henderson, D.
Arts and Culture Business Alliance
Dabakis, J.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Amendments
Stevenson, J.
Local Government Revisions
Mayne, K.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption Revisions
Stephenson, H.
Veterans Court
Knudson, P.
Settlement Authority Amendments
Hillyard, L.
High Cost Infrastructure Tax Credits
Okerlund, R.
Ustar Governance Amendments
Osmond, A.
Emergency Order Amendments
Okerlund, R.
Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee Extension
Hillyard, L.
Utah Prairie Dog Management Appropriation
Vickers, E.
Higher Education Performance Funding
Urquhart, S.
Attorney General Contingent Fee Contracts
Adams, J.S.
Prostitution Amendments
Millner, A.
Retirement Withdrawal Modifications
Weiler, T.
Sales Tax Amendments
Harper, W.
Utah Futures Participation Amendments
Weiler, T.
Licensing of Autism Providers
Shiozawa, B.
State Employees' Annual Leave Trust Fund Amendments
Henderson, D.
Income Tax Revisions
Bramble, C.
Exceptions for Privately Funded Scholarships
Jenkins, S.
Data Security Management Council
Harper, W.
Early Reading Amendments
Urquhart, S.
Survey Monuments Replacement
Okerlund, R.
Carson Smith Scholarship Amendments
Adams, J.S.
Health Benefit Plan Amendments
Bramble, C.
Payment of Wages Amendments
Mayne, K.
Military Installation Development Authority Amendments
Stevenson, J.
Utah Energy Act Amendments
Hinkins, D.
Administrative Law Judge Amendments
Dayton, M.
Concurrent Resolution Urging Congress to Support the Implementation of the State's Sage Grouse Conservation Plan
Van Tassell, K.
Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Creation of National Monuments
Urquhart, S.
Concurrent Resolution Supporting Vietnam Veterans
Bramble, C.
Concurrent Resolution Regarding a Military Test Site in Western Utah
Bramble, C.
Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Utah's Sport and Olympic Legacy Efforts
Adams, J.S.
Concurrent Resolution Regarding Public Lands Initiative
Hinkins, D.
