Want a quick snapshot of what’s happening on Utah’s Capitol Hill during the legislative session? Follow along with these tweets:
Ben Winslow’s report on what happened when anti-maskers showed up at the Capitol
Did I mention that last week we had 3 positive #COVID19 tests in the Capitol?
And today is the first day the building has been open to the public?
Also, @utahhousereps has closed the House gallery to the public: https://t.co/sfIwcagyi5 @fox13 #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/r7GalcQeXv
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 25, 2021
My story on what happened when the Utah State Capitol reopened to the public and “anti-mask” activists showed up: https://t.co/sfIwcagyi5 @fox13 #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/9b05EE7DGs
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 26, 2021
Beware the dangers of the blow-dry bar….I’m kidding, but the cosmetology industry is not. Again.
Utah’s “blow dry bar bill” is sparking intense debate over cosmetology licensing as those in the industry express concern over safety and sanitation. Watch the story on @KUTV2News at 6:00 or streaming here: https://t.co/kzdnWMOZi5 #utpol pic.twitter.com/bZTdlDd75R
— Daniel Woodruff (@danielmwoodruff) January 26, 2021
Rep. Jon Hawkins remains hospitalized with COVID, is acknowledged by the Speaker
Rep. Jon Hawkins has been unable to participate in the legislative session to this point as he receives treatment for COVID-19. The Hawkins family has asked for privacy during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Hawkins and his family. pic.twitter.com/HL4jDxkIci
— Speaker Brad Wilson (@BradWilsonGOP) January 26, 2021
Data surveillance company Banjo is in the crosshairs
.@votegibson has filed a bill on data privacy: https://t.co/kHlQgUvbfr
It’s a response to the scandal surrounding Banjo that I reported on extensively last year: https://t.co/CFtNKKdZva @fox13 #utpol #utleg
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 26, 2021
The anti-anti-price gouging bill isn’t going anywhere
A bill that would have done away with Utah’s anti-price gouging act has been held in committee by a UNANIMOUS vote… @fox13 #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/uKuyPJPAKs
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 26, 2021
In the meantime, a bill that lets you track your mail-in ballot passes unanimously in committee
A House committee voted UNANIMOUSLY to pass @djohnsonhouse4‘s bill that lets you track your mail-in ballot with text or email alerts, etc. @fox13 #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/VwPZzvqkf3
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 25, 2021
Senator Escamilla’s bill dealing with infertility treatment coverage also passes out of committee
In the Health and Human Services Committee, @SenatorLuz proposed and passed first substitute S.B. 19 to expand infertility treatment coverage.
“I know that this will at least put families on a plan to grow their families in a way that’s safer.”
— Utah Senate Democrats (@UtahSenDems) January 25, 2021
Get to know Assistant Majority Whip, Rep. Val Peterson
Get to Know Your Representative, Rep. Val Peterson, Majority Assistant Whip! #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/YJMEj3cRPL
— Utah House Republicans (@utahhousereps) January 25, 2021
And finally, Rep. Craig Hall files a bill that would allow Utah legislators to perform marriages.
.@hcraighall has filed a bill to allow the #utleg to perform marriages: https://t.co/WV8b00rH91 @fox13 #utpol pic.twitter.com/WLVQrfDowv
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 25, 2021
