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UTAH SENATE TO ISSUE VETO OVERRIDE POLL

State senators to decide on veto override session by April 16th

SALT LAKE CITY – Today, Utah Senate President Wayne Niederhauser issued the following statement in response to the governor's veto of four bills and three budget line items. 

"While we sometimes disagree with the executive branch, we respect the governor’s work, and the checks and balances of our constitutional system.

Gov. Herbert takes action on remaining bills to conclude signing period

SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2015) – On the final day of the bill signing period, Gov. Gary R. Herbert took action on the remaining 16 bills, signing eight, vetoing five and allowing three to go into law without his signature. In total, 528 bills were passed during the 2015 General Legislative Session of which 495 required action by the governor.

United Way of Salt Lake Announces 2015 Celebration of Service

Award Honorees

Special blood drive held in honor of Hope for Accreta Foundation

Utah encouraged to give blood

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Mar. 31) — Brianna Evans is joining forces with other women who have experienced the same condition she did during pregnancy, which required about 30 pints of donated blood to save her life. Evans believes it is important to bring awareness to the conditions of placenta previa, percreta, and accreta through Hope for Accreta Foundation Blood Drives.

Governor signs 82 bills, education funding, criminal justice reforms

SALT LAKE CITY (March 31, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 82 bills today, bringing the total number of bills the governor has taken action on to 479. In total, 528 bills were passed during the 2015 General Legislative Session of which 495 required action by the governor. The bill signing period officially concludes tomorrow.

Education Funding

UTGOP Statement on President Obama's Visit
 

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans released the following statement upon the announcement of President Obama's visit to Hill Air Force Base:

How Lawmakers Could Reward Main Street

Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to deliver at least one easy victory to Main Street this year, says Heritage Action CEO Mike Needham. The question is: Will they take it?

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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.

Gov. Herbert to sign Native American bills

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will sign three tribe-related bills during a special ceremony.

Among those bill to be signed:

SB90, Utah Navajo Royalties Amendments  

HB33, American Indian-Alaskan Native Education Amendments 

Gov. Herbert to sign veteran bills

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will sign three veteran-related bills recognizing the men and women who served in Vietnam. Following the signing, Gov. Herbert will also respond to questions regarding Pres. Obama’s visit this week.

Among those bill to be signed:

SCR 6, Concurrent Resolution Supporting Vietnam Veterans