Each legislative session, hundreds of Bills are heard, debated and passed into law with several hundred more never making it to the floor. Some of these Bills are corrections of current laws that have misspellings, confusing language or sunset dates that need to be extended. Most of those that need corrections are discovered accidentally as issues come up.
Other laws are passed because voters see a need, approach their elected official, and work with them to get it passed. During the 2013 legislative session, HB 328, Highway Littering and Failing to Secure a Load Amendments, was passed to increase the fines for littering along State roads and highways, or for not properly securing loads. The issue was brought to the attention of Representative Richard Greenwood by a business owner who was frequently hired to pick up dangerous trash on the side of the road.
As elected officials, both State representatives and senators appreciate when their constituents bring ideas of new or improved legislation to their attention. If you have an issue you would like to discuss with your legislator, you are encouraged to contact them at the numbers below:
Representatives
Weber County
Justin Fawson (801) 901-3580
Gage Froerer (801) 391-4233
Dixon Pitcher (801) 801-710-9150
Jeremy Peterson (801) 390-1480
Box Elder County
Lee Perry (435) 225-0430
Ronda Menlove (435) 760-2618
Senators
Weber County
Stuart Reid (801) 627-8178
Allen Christensen (801) 782-5600
Scott Jenkins (801) 731-5120
Box Elder County
Peter Knudson (435) 730-2026
