Governor signs 47 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 20, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 47 additional bills from the 2017 General Legislative Session, bringing the total number of signed bills to 183.
The governor signed the following bills:
Local Government Official Residency Amendments
Perry, L.
Motor Vehicle Business Licensing Amendments
Coleman, K.
Uniform Powers of Appointment Act
Snow, L.
Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program Reauthorization
Redd, E.
Assessment Area Act Amendments
Webb, C.
Employment Security Act Sunset Extension
Edwards, R.
Wildlife Species Introduction Amendments
Albrecht, C.
Public Service Commission Amendments
Christofferson, K.
Common Ownership Amendments
Froerer, G.
Water Law - Nonuse Applications
Hawkes, T.
Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee Amendments
Greene, B.
Little Sahara State Park Designation
Eliason, S.
Reauthorization of Administrative Rules
Greene, B.
Good Landlord Amendments
King, B.
Service Area Board of Trustees Modifications
Spendlove, R.
Commerce Service Account Amendments
Last, B.
Air Quality Policy Advisory Board
Hawkes, T.
Concurrent Resolution to Secure the Perpetual Health and Vitality of Utah's Public Lands and its Status as a Premier Public Lands State
Stratton, K.
Concurrent Resolution Declaring Mental Health Issues to Be a Public Health Crisis At Utah Higher Education Institutions
Redd, E.
Concurrent Resolution Encouraging NASA to Consider Tooele County for a Test Facility
Sagers, D.
Retirement Systems Amendments
Hemmert, D.
Motor Vehicle Accident Cost Recovery
Harper, W.
Veterans Tuition Gap Program Act Amendments
Escamilla, L.
Department of Transportation Amendments
Harper, W.
School Bus Inspection Revisions
Harper, W.
Workers' Compensation Coverage Amendments
Mayne, K.
Notification Requirements for Ballot Proposals
Anderegg, J.
Adoption Agency Amendments
Escamilla, L.
Vehicle Inspection and Registration Amendments
Anderegg, J.
Unsecured Load Amendments
Harper, W.
Excess Damages Claims
Iwamoto, J.
Collection Process Amendments
Weiler, T.
Salvage Vehicle Amendments
Bramble, C.
Procurement Process Amendments
Mayne, K.
Maternal and Child Health
Escamilla, L.
Uniform Parentage Act Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Local Government Bond Amendments
Henderson, D.
Municipal Mayoral Term Amendments
Iwamoto, J.
Alcohol Beverage Control Budget Amendments
Mayne, K.
Public Transportation Safety Oversight Amendments
Mayne, K.
Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Health Education Amendments
Adams, J. S.
Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council
Stevenson, J.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Vickers, E.
Food Truck Licensing and Regulation
Henderson, D.
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
Okerlund, R.
Search and Rescue Assistance Card Program Amendments
Hinkins, D.
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Governor announces Talent Ready Utah grant program and executive board
Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership brings $2.1 million to Talent Ready Utah to create work-based learning programs for adults and students
SALT LAKE CITY (March 21, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced Talent Ready Utah’s first steps in working toward his goal of filling 40,000 new high-skill, high-paying jobs in Utah over the next four years.
The governor announced that the Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership will become the grant program for Talent Ready Utah, with more than $2.1 million in grant funding available for the purpose of developing and enhancing programs to meet industry needs, building career pathway programs and providing work-based learning opportunities.
“The Talent Ready Utah grant program unveiled today is a collaborative effort to improve both our education system and workforce in Utah,” said Gov. Herbert. “The program seeks to align our efforts to provide a pipeline of future talent and meet the needs of Utah businesses.”
Money for the grant program comes from the Department of Workforce Services’ job growth fund, which is dedicated by the legislature for the purpose of investing back into the workforce. Grants from this program have helped develop or expand more than 170 training programs, creating capacity for over 5,800 individuals to receive industry-recognized credentials.
“Through these grants everyone wins,” says Jon Pierpont, executive director of the Department of Workforce Services. “Students get hands on experience which prepares them for employment. Education receives support from local industry to build programs. Businesses are able to help students obtain the training necessary to fulfill their needs.”
The governor also announced that the following individuals will serve as Talent Ready Utah’s executive board:
Chair - Tami Pyfer, education advisor to Gov. Herbert
Vice Chair - Val Hale, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Members - Jon Pierpont (Workforce Services), Dave Buhler (Higher Education), Dave Woolstenhulme (UCAT), Sydnee Dickson (Public Education) and Vance Checketts (Industry)
“Utah is leading the way in best practices for work-based learning programs, and Talent Ready Utah will build upon this momentum,” said Val Hale, GOED executive director. “With the right partners at the table and grants to help successfully launch these programs, Talent Ready Utah is poised to accomplish the governor’s goal.”
For more information about Talent Ready Utah and applying for the grants, visit www.talentreadyutah.com.
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Governor signs legislative bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 21, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 51 bills from the 2017 General Legislative Session, bringing the total number of signed bills to 234.
The governor signed the following bills:
Educator Rights Amendments
Stratton, K.
Institutions of Higher Education Disclosure Requirements
Coleman, K.
Controlled Substance Amendments
Ray, P.
Student Residency Amendments
Owens, D.
Adult Protective Services Amendments
Edwards, B.
School and Institutional Trust Fund Amendments
Moss, J.
Division of Real Estate Amendments
Froerer, G.
Administration of Medication to Students Amendment
McKell, M.
Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
McKell, M.
School District Procurement Process
Hall, C.
Campus Advocate Confidentiality Amendments
Romero, A.
School Sunscreen Provision
Hall, C.
Local Budget Hearing Notice Amendments
Cutler, B.
Dishonored Instruments Amendments
Snow, L.
Emergency Telephone Service Amendments
Harper, W.
Tax Commission Amendments
Hemmert, D.
Administrative Law Judge Amendments
Dayton, M.
Acupuncture Licensing Act Amendments
Hinkins, D.
Career and College Readiness Mathematics Competency Revisions
Stephenson, H.
Barber Licensing Restriction Changes
Weiler, T.
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Ipson, D.
Servicemembers Custody and Visitation Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Energy Amendments
Hinkins, D.
Addiction Recovery Amendments
Mayne, K.
Certified Public Accountant Licensing Act Amendments
Bramble, C.
Division of Child and Family Services Appeals
Henderson, D.
Waste Amendments
Knudson, P.
Medicaid Dental Waiver Amendments
Christensen, A.
Concurrent Resolution Requesting the Department of Energy Adequately Fund the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project
Hinkins, D.
Concurrent Resolution Urging the Postmaster General to Issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp
Iwamoto, J.
Department of Financial Institutions Related Amendments
Peterson, V.
Local School Entity Amendments
Cutler, B.
Administration of Anesthesia Amendments
Kennedy, M.
Tax Advisory Board Amendments
Gardiner, A.
Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Amendments
Eliason, S.
Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code
Wilson, B.
Post-Exposure Blood Testing Amendments
Redd, E.
Veterans Tax Amendments
Peterson, V.
Impact Fee Amendments
Brooks, W.
Licensing Information System Amendments
Albrecht, C.
Public School Membership in Associations
Gibson, F.
Rural Health Services Account Amendments
Webb, C.
Competency-based Education Funding
Millner, A.
Rental Amendments
Fillmore, L.
Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Hillyard, L.
Authorization to Modify Charter School Charter Agreements
Stephenson, H.
Bullying and Hazing Amendments
Escamilla, L.
Charter School Start-up Grants
Stephenson, H.
Education Computing Partnerships
Okerlund, R.
Tax E-filing Amendments
Bramble, C.
Distribution of Revenues Collected Under the Local Sales and Use Tax Act
Hinkins, D.
The governor also intends to sign HB 117, Legal Notice Amendment (Chew, S.), HB 217, Livestock Amendments (Chew, S.), SB 91, Native American Child Welfare Amendments (Van Tassell, K.) and SB 177, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day (Hinkins, D., ceremonial) this evening in Roosevelt, Utah.
