The daily Utah Legislative update, in tweets: open carry, impeachment (no, not the former President), Spida, no-knock warrants, cheaper meds, domestic violence penalties, contraception, abortion and a “girl crush.” Rep. Walt Brooks has a “Constitutional carry” bill that eliminates the need for a concealed carry permit.
A bill to drop the permit requirement for Utahns to carry a concealed firearm sailed through the Utah House of Representatives today, coasting on a mostly party-line vote. https://t.co/PSfaDZSrTk
— KSL (@KSLcom) January 27, 2021
Rep. Andrew Stoddard wants to begin impeachment proceedings against Sean Reyes
Utah lawmaker opens bill file to impeach Attorney General @SeanReyesUT over election challenges https://t.co/QQL9F6PQwY? #utpol
— DNews Politics (@DNewsPolitics) January 26, 2021
My thoughts: pic.twitter.com/lopCgoJome
— Andrew Stoddard (@RepAStoddard) January 26, 2021
Rep. Brian King has a bill that would limit the ability of the AG to file “friend of the court” briefs.
Also, @RepBrianKing has filed a bill to limit the Utah AG's "friend of the court" briefs to state interests only: https://t.co/pTQfKnaL6v @fox13 #utpol #utleg
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 26, 2021
AG Reyes responds
NEW: "I was not involved in planning or encouraging any violence at our nation’s Capitol Building"#Utah Attorney General @SeanReyesUT responds to @RepAStoddard opening a bill file to impeach Reyes for working to undermine election results
MORE right now @KSL5TV at 5pm #utpol pic.twitter.com/foT1PUmF8C
— Ladd Egan (@laddegan) January 27, 2021
The Guv and Lt. Guv weigh in
NEW: @SpencerJCox and @DeidreHenderson respond to AG impeachment effort: “We have many serious and pressing matters in the state of Utah today. This is not one of them.” #utpol https://t.co/MgIHdYAt1i
— Daniel Woodruff (@danielmwoodruff) January 27, 2021
The House really loves #Spida. I mean really loves him.
We’ll take Spida over Shaq any day! @spidadmitchell's greatness extends far beyond the court. He’s an example of service, dedication, and selflessness and Utah is lucky to have him. #TakeNote https://t.co/iScohTHU6S
— Speaker Brad Wilson (@BradWilsonGOP) January 26, 2021
Rep. Craig Hall has a bill that curtails no-knock and knock-and-announce warrants
NEW: @hcraighall has a bill that restricts no-knock and knock-and-announce warrants.
We support! ✅ Here's why ? https://t.co/gkpUZSe8A5 #utpol pic.twitter.com/y4X1kmDtej
— Libertas Institute (@LibertasUtah) January 26, 2021
Rep. Harrison has a bill that allows PEHP to negotiate cheaper prices on prescription meds
HB 99 passed unanimously out of the House!
This bill will help save taxpayers?
It allows the Public Employee Health Plan to coordinate with other states to negotiate for cheaper prices on prescription medications. #utpol pic.twitter.com/yTvZmnAZp6
— Suzanne Harrison (@VoteSuz) January 26, 2021
Senator Iwamoto has a bill that stiffens penalty for 3rd domestic violence offense
"Domestic violence is cyclical in nature and escalates over time. Also, there is a risk of lethality that is always attached to domestic violence." — Bill sponsor Sen. Jani Iwamoto | By @ashley_imlay #utpol #utleg https://t.co/JfHK2laUID
— Deseret News (@DeseretNews) January 27, 2021
Rep. Dailey-Provost got her “Contraception for Inmates” bill passed out of committee on a 9-3-2 vote. All six women on the committee (D and R) voted for the bill.
The House Health and Human Services Committee PASSED @jenforutah's HB102, 9-3-2, to require jails to provide a prisoner with the option of continuing certain medically prescribed methods of contraception. It now goes to the House Floor. #utleg https://t.co/30vqZsa3Dm pic.twitter.com/VbqsL0DMkV
— Utah House Democrats (@utahhousedems) January 26, 2021
And of course, there’s an abortion bill
Rep. Christiansen has filed a bill on what women are told before seeking an abortion in Utah: https://t.co/JJcyRDHI1x @fox13 #utpol #utleg
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) January 26, 2021
Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah has a girl crush on the LG….
So, I may have a little crush on our new Lt. Governor @DeidreHenderson. She is incredibly cool and kind. We spoke at length today about LGBTQ issues in our state. #utpol, #utleg pic.twitter.com/taWL2B8JQS
— Troy Williams (@TroyWilliamsUT) January 27, 2021
