To my constituents and friends,
We’ve reached the end of the session and I wanted to extend my thanks to all of you who have been following along. I’ve been hard at work for these last 45 days, making sure that my colleagues and I pass laws that benefit you as Utahns. I believe that we successfully addressed important topics such as education, housing, and transportation– all while staying fiscally responsible. I look forward to continuing making strides in good policy and I thank you for putting your trust in me as your representative.
Topic on the Hill: Tax Relief for Utahns
I firmly believe that Utahns deserve to keep more of their hard earned money in their own pockets, which is why the Legislature is continuously committed to reducing taxes. This year, we passed a nearly $170 million tax cut, building upon the $1.3 billion in tax relief we have passed over the last four years. Over time, these sustained, incremental tax cuts have made a real difference for Utah families. You can learn more about this year’s tax reduction here.
Image above: Representative Thurston presents a bill on the house floor.
Final Status Update On My Bills
This year was a successful year for my bills. Of the 16 bills that I ran or sponsored this session, 11 of them passed and are ready to become law. Here are the final status updates for my bills.
HB 53 S1- Property Valuation Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 104 S1- Property Owner Association Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 186 S1- License Plate Requirements: held in Senate committee and filed for next year.
HB 208 S2- Teacher Licensure Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 214- Election Modifications: held in House committee and filed for next year.
HB 216- Eliminating Minimum Time Requirements for Professional Training: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 228 S1- Public Employee Leave Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 423 S2- Residential Valuation Appeal Procedures: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 425 S2- Health Insurance Benefit Amendments: failed in Senate committee and filed for next year.
HB 441 S2- Registration of Novel Vehicles: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 478- Animal Care Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
HB 554- Licensure by Endorsement Amendments: filed for next year.
HCR 7- Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Repeal of the Jones Act: signed by the Governor.
Final Status Update on Bills I Sponsored
SB 94- Election Records Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
SCR 1- Concurrent Resolution Recognizing School Support Staff: signed by the Governor.
SB 225- School District Boundary Amendments: passed both the House and the Senate, and is ready for the Governor’s signature.
Norm in the News
Bill that would remove competency test requirement for teachers looks ready to pass- KSLNewsradio
A Developer Has Big Plans for the Utah State Hospital Property- KSLTV
