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
Legislation briefs
Senate sends along bill for lockup–By 2014? Any such facility would accept only minimum- or medium-security inmates
Lodging dispute is rural vs. urban
Campaign funds and family members
Bear River water project close
Grocery tax relief a stumbling block: Senators’ dislike of measure hinders agreement
Huntsman set for slew of restriction bills
Public access: Governor says he is concerned about several of the measures, and he must be convinced
Legislative debate turns into condemnation of ‘killer bee’ media

Deseret News
Tax-cut compromise falls apart
Financial-incentive plan for companies advances
Legislators say gifts make up for sacrifices
Minorities panel is mum on tuition bill
Sex offenders may have to pay a fee to register
Senate OKs bill banning rental application fees
Nonpartisan regents bill resurfaces, advances
Legislation on dangers of skiing heads to House