SALT LAKE CITY — A sweeping series of criminal justice reforms have been signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert.
The governor signed House Bill 348 into law, which drops simple drug possession from a felony to a misdemeanor and makes most traffic offenses infractions. More money will be committed toward substance abuse rehabilitation efforts.
“Utahns understand our prison gates must be a permanent exit from the system, not just a revolving door. Just like every other area of government, we need to ensure we are getting the best possible results for each taxpayer dollar,” Governor Herbert said in a statement. “We have taken significant steps to rebuild lives with a smarter, more efficient criminal justice system while enhancing public safety.”
After hinting that he may veto a bill that stripped Utah’s Air Quality Board of its ability to implement wood burning bans, the governor signed the bill into law. His office did not immediately provide a reason why.
The governor signed 82 bills into law on Tuesday, including massive education funding package. Here’s a list of bills signed into law:
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Bill Number |
Bill Name |
Bill Sponsor |
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Public Education Budget Amendments |
Sanpei, D. |
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Clean Fuel Amendments and Rebates |
Handy, S. |
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Personal Injury Damages Amendments |
McIff, K. |
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Reauthorization of Administrative Rules |
Oda, C. |
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Student Privacy Study |
Anderegg, J. |
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Insurance Cancellation and Nonrenewal Amendments |
Anderegg, J. |
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Crimes Against Health Care Providers in Correctional System |
Daw, B. |
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Association Open Meeting Amendments |
Schultz, M. |
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Political Issues Committee Amendments |
Greene, B. |
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Education Background Check Amendments |
Handy, S. |
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Sovereign Lands Around Bear Lake |
Webb, R.C. |
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Drill Status Travel Amendments |
Peterson, V. |
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Election Revisions |
Spendlove, R. |
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Payroll Services Amendments |
Spendlove, R. |
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Modifications to Voting Law |
Cox, F. |
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Transportation Corridor Preservation Amendments |
Christofferson, K. |
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Assessment Area Act Modifications |
Webb, R.C. |
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Tax Increment Amendments |
Peterson, J. |
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Educator Tax Credit Study |
Eliason, S. |
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School District Postemployment Health Insurance Benefits |
Eliason, S. |
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Vintage Vehicle Amendments |
Cox, F. |
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Employee Classification Amendments |
Chew, S. |
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Tourist-oriented Highway Signing Program |
Noel, M. |
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Forensic Mental Health Coordinating Council Amendments |
Thurston, N. |
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Online Education Program Amendments |
Daw, B. |
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Media Production Vehicle Exemption |
McCay, D. |
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Firearm and Dangerous Weapons Amendments |
Greene, B. |
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Reporting and Expenditure of Public Funds Amendments |
DiCaro, S. |
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Search and Rescue Financial Assistance Amendments |
DiCaro, S. |
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Federal Funds Commission Extension |
Ivory, K. |
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Local Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund Amendments |
Kennedy, M. |
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Utah Communication Authority Emergency Radio and 911 Amendments |
Dee, B. |
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Criminal Justice Programs and Amendments |
Hutchings, E. |
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Probation Amendments |
Schultz, M. |
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Utah Agricultural Code Amendments |
Handy, S. |
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Utah Education Amendments |
Christensen, L. |
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Solid Fuel Burning Amendments |
Dee, B. |
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New Convention Facilities Development Incentive Act Amendments |
Wilson, B. |
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Online Education Survey Program Amendments |
Eliason, S. |
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Catastrophic Wildfire and Public Nuisance Amendments |
Christofferson, K. |
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Venture Capital Enhancement Amendments |
Wilson, B. |
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Revisions to Transportation Funding |
Anderson, Johnny |
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Uniform Driver License Act Amendments |
Van Tassell, K. |
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State Highway System Amendments |
Van Tassell, K. |
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Resource Development Coordinating Committee Reauthorization |
Dayton, M. |
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Conditions of Probation |
Jenkins, S. |
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Domestic Violence Amendments |
Weiler, T. |
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Workers’ Compensation Fund Amendments |
Bramble, C. |
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School District Property Tax Amendments |
Stephenson, H. |
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Safety Inspection Revisions |
Harper, W. |
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Assault Offenses Amendments |
Thatcher, D. |
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Interventions for Reading Difficulties Pilot Program |
Osmond, A. |
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Occupational Therapists Amendments |
Davis, G. |
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Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Firefighters |
Mayne, K. |
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Statute of Limitations for Criminal Fines, Fees, and Restitution |
Hillyard, L. |
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Campaign and Financial Reporting Requirements Revisions |
Weiler, T. |
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Service District Modifications |
Stevenson, J. |
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Service District Amendments |
Stevenson, J. |
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Driving Under the Influence Sentencing Revisions |
Jenkins, S. |
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Energy Efficient Vehicle Tax Credit for Motorcycles |
Dayton, M. |
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Emergency Medical Services Amendments |
Bramble, C. |
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Financial Assurance Determination Review Process |
Adams, J.S. |
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School Safety and Crisis Line |
Thatcher, D. |
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Math Competency Initiative |
Millner, A. |
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Parental Rights in Public Education Amendments |
Osmond, A. |
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Assessment Area Revisions |
Bramble, C. |
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Digital Teaching and Learning Program Proposal |
Stephenson, H. |
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Search and Seizure Amendments |
Madsen, M. |
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Utah Fire Prevention Board Amendments |
Stephenson, H. |
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Education Modifications |
Niederhauser, W. |
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Public Safety Amendments |
Harper, W. |
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Department of Environmental Quality Modifications |
Dayton, M. |
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School Grading Amendments |
Millner, A. |
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Local Health Department Amendments |
Okerlund, R. |
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Street-legal All-terrain Vehicle Amendments |
Jenkins, S. |
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Abuse Deterrent Opioid Analgesic Drug Products |
Stevenson, J. |
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Student Leadership Skills Grant |
Osmond, A. |
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Family Expenses Amendments |
Bramble, C. |
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Water Infrastructure Funding |
Adams, J.S. |
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Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Amendments |
Bramble, C. |
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Achieving a Better Life Experience Program and Tax Credits |
Weiler, T. |
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Transportation Network Company Amendments |
Adams, J.S. |
