Checking In At The Legislature:
May 2021 Update

Neighbors and Friends,

I have a lot of updates to share since my last newsletter. I got COVID 3 days after the legislative session ended, was in the hospital for a week, and on oxygen for nine more weeks. I’m finally getting my energy back. Thank you for all the well wishes! I appreciate that vaccinations are here and that the state has been fully opened for business. 

Utah has been lauded as having the #1 economy for the 14th year in a row! Good policy, small government, and low taxes contributed to this award. As a legislature, we are proud of our continued efforts to strengthen our economy. Keeping our state open and doing business during the pandemic is one of the key reasons Utah is a great place to live and work.

Enjoy the beautiful weather coming our way!

-Melissa

Helpful Links

• Things to do and events in “Discover Davis” County.
• New bike/hike trails SLC-Farmington bench: from the Wild Rose Trail to the B and to Farmington, find details here.

Summary of 2021 Legislative Session

• https://le.utah.gov/~2021/2021SelectHighlights.pdf
• Lawmakers thank health workers for keeping the legislative session going with COVID-19 testing.
• KUER what passed and what failed in the 2021 Session
• Utah Legislature approves bill to create 2 new state parks
• Utah bill would require colleges to reschedule student exams to accommodate religious beliefs
• Limits on voters switching parties before primaries passes the Utah Legislature
• 2021 Legislature on education: It's all about that base (budget), and the debate over Dixie State University name change

Special Session May 2021 Summary

Extraordinary Session May 2021 Summary: House and Senate Resolutions on Critical Race Theory and 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State

Governor Cox wouldn’t allow any bills on our special session to address these two issues, but House and Senate members felt they needed to be addressed. Two Resolutions were passed in both Houses. You can find the Summary Here.