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Checking In At The Legislature:
2022 Legislative Session Week 1

Neighbors,

The 126th year of the Utah Legislature is finally underway! After a year of very few visitors and events, it has been wonderful to see the Capitol full of people once again. I was lucky enough to have my daughter, Eliza, sit with me on the floor to witness the opening session.

If you are interested in staying up to date with the session, you can find the live streams online at le.utah.gov. To watch a session, go to the website and click on the Calendar. Each Floor Debate and Subcommittee should have a "play" button that will grant you access to the live stream. I am excited to get to work and serve the members of this district for the remainder of this 45-day session!

-Melissa

Statement about SJR3: repealing the mask mandate:


"As a conservative, I believe that those closest to the people are the best to govern on local issues. I support Article X of the US constitution and federalism. This is why I voted against this resolution."

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday Morning Legislative update online

Helpful Links:

In this issue

  • Hospitality and Tourism Bill Success
  • Policy Pillars for the 2022 General Session
  • Week one in Photos

Hospitality and Tourism Pilot Program Bill

 
HB43 was on the reading calendar the first day of session and has passed on to the senate! This bill extends the opportunity for students k-12 to take part in internships in Hospitality and Tourism through a Pilot Program. The program was not able to be fully implemented due to COVID-19, so this extension will give more opportunities to aspiring students!

Policy Pillars for the 2022 General Session


The Utah House Majority Caucus identified five policy areas to serve as pillars to frame the 2022 Legislative Session. I am excited to debate these important issues over the next 45 days as we practice a forward-thinking, principled, and collaborative approach to public policy. 
  1. Water
  2. Affordable Utah
  3. Education Modernization
  4. Maintaining the Utah Way
  5. Generational Investments  
Read a summary of the 2022 Legislative priorities here or view the complete policy booklet at house.utah.gov

Week 1 In Photos
BYU Athletics was recognized on the House Floor for recent success in Track and Field
Met with former Representative Rob Bishop and discussed School Board Amendments along with my new intern Caroline Crockett
Visited with Wx city and youth council

Left to right Mayor Ryan Westergard, then right of you front row: Erin Sims YCC advisor, Sharon Peters YCC advisor, Julie Checketts city council, Rhonda from Chris Stewart’s office, back row Chief Chad Soffe, Jessica Keleman city council, Bryce Haderlie City Manager, Gary Sharp city council.

Youth Council Members Back row…Will Ahluwalia, Connor Smith, Will Anderson
Front row…Ashley Westergard, Tori Simmons, Sidney Sims
Introduced my daughter Eliza to Governor Cox, his wife Abbey, and Lt Gov Diedre Henderson.
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