Hill Happenings

Yesterday’s Utah Legislative Report Summary
Articles in published in today’s Utah newspapers about the Yesterday’s Utah Legislature news:

Salt Lake Tribune
SHORT SESSIONS
Can kids go from pre-K to full day? HB107 advances: Education panel says they can, and some should
Cities keep dukes up as Mansell retools–SB170: Council members will vote on resolutions opposing the measure
Bill may widen the definition of the term “assistance animal”
Peyote limit advances in Senate HB60: The judiciary panel approved the bill that would restrict the drug’s use to federally recognized Indian tribes
Panel seeks bounty on mercury devices
Democrats’ budget close to governor’s
Revised bill would leave ambulance service decisions to local governments

Deseret News
Noel is wrong about nuclear energy’s safety (Opinion)
Big makeover for U.S. 6? Measure faces battle in Utah House over bonding
Kindergarten bill offering full-day option advances
House backs nonpartisan regents board
Alpine defends math classes
Public education is atop Democrats’ budget priorities: Proposal also focuses on services for the poor and disabled
Youths take stand against alcohol, dating violence
Cities boost land-use opposition
Archaeologist’s office may be moved
Measure addresses S.L. ambulance dispute
Correction: HB90
Bishop lauds accomplishments over HAFB, nuke-waste issue
Juvenile sex offender registry is nearing a final passage
Senate committee passes bill that clarifies the use of peyote