by admin | Apr 1, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
An internet article published by the University of Utah talked about a new class promoting community engagement in the legislative process. I had the privilege of visiting with some of these students during the session when they came to Capitol Hill to advocate. Below...
by admin | Mar 20, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
I would like to thank everyone who responded to my survey, either through mail or email, and the email helmet poll. I used the information to guide my votes during the session. Use the links below to view the results. Constituent Survey Handout Helmet Poll...
by admin | Mar 14, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
The 2017 General Legislative Session is officially over. 535 bills have been passed this session. A lot was accomplished over the seven weeks allotted us. Monday After the final committee meetings, HB 395 that aims to reduce balance billing for ER services passed the...
by admin | Mar 4, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
Crunch time is here. The board has been wiped, meaning that bills can be prioritized so that priority bills will have a better chance of being heard. Monday On Monday, the Red Cross was in the Capitol. My intern and I both volunteered to donate blood. I also presented...
by admin | Feb 27, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
With Washington and Lincoln Day on Monday, it was a short week here on the Hill. There was still much to do in the four days that we did have. Tuesday On Tuesday, I had my hands full with presenting two bills in the committee that I also chair right before running...
by admin | Feb 22, 2017 | 2017 General Session, Updates
Week 4 marks the middle of the session. We are more than halfway there and things are really starting to roll. Monday The surveys have continued to come in. I have already started using the feedback to guide my votes and I look forward to reviewing the questions and...
