Governor Herbert signs bill to strengthen impaired driving laws
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 23, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed H.B. 155, Driving Under the Influence and Public Safety Revisions, into law, but with significant caveats. The governor issued the following statement:
At its core, I believe H.B. 155 is good public policy. I signed it into law to help strengthen Utah's impaired driving laws and to reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths on our roads. I will call a special session to address the unintended and collateral consequences of this bill before it takes effect on Dec. 31, 2018. Public safety is our focus. This law does not target drinking; it is a public safety law that targets impaired driving.
I thank the many individuals and stakeholders who have called, written, and visited me to provide valuable input on this issue, both for and against. As governor, my ultimate responsibility is to evaluate this input and determine whether or not the bills placed on my desk will make good public policy. Moreover, our primary objective with the enactment of any new law is to improve the quality of life and safety of our citizens. This law will save lives, therefore it is good public policy and will move us closer to achieving our goal of “Zero Fatalities.”
I invite all concerned stakeholders to engage in the upcoming public hearings and legislative meetings that will be held by the Utah State Legislature in the next few months to help modify and improve this important public safety measure.
Additional information related to roadway safety from the National Transportation Safety Board can be found here.
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Governor signs 66 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 22, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 66 bills from the 2017 General Legislative Session, bringing the total number of signed bills to 300.
The governor signed the following bills:
Legal Notice Amendments
Chew, S.
Native American Child Welfare Amendments
Van Tassell, K.
Livestock Harassment
Chew, S.
Insurance Related Modifications
Dunnigan, J.
International Relations and Trade Commission Sunset
Hutchings, E.
Agricultural and Leadership Education Support Special Group License Plate
Chew, S.
Security Personnel Amendments
Perry, L.
Postal Facilities and Government Services
Mayne, K.
Library Technology Use Amendments
Weiler, T.
Wildland Fire Suppression Fund Amendments
Vickers, E.
State Developmental Center Dental Clinic
Dayton, M.
Military Installation Development Authority Amendments
Stevenson, J.
Oil and Gas Amendments
Okerlund, R.
Government Transparency Revisions
Henderson, D.
Able Act Revisions
Weiler, T.
Department of Workforce Services Amendments
Fillmore, L.
Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Hillyard, L.
Transportation Funding Modifications
Van Tassell, K.
Concurrent Resolution Concerning the Oral Health Care of Utah's At-risk Populations
Knudson, P.
Disposition of Ballots Amendments
Eliason, S.
Opioid Prescribing Regulations
Ward, R.
State Technology Governance Amendments
Cutler, B. R.
Local Food Advisory Council
Handy, S.
State Job Application Process
Hollins, S.
State House Boundary Amendments
Peterson, J.
Emissions Settlement Amendments
Hawkes, T.
Dissolution of Local Districts
Fawson, J.
Presidential Primary Amendments
Arent, P.
Poll Location Amendments
Hall, C.
State Fair Park Board Amendments
Schultz, M.
Data Security Management
Spendlove, R.
Notaries Public Amendments
Hutchings, E.
Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Fund Amendments
Hutchings, E.
Concurrent Resolution Designating Autism after 21 Day
Edwards, R.
Concurrent Resolution Urging Restoration of Utah Lake
McKell, M.
Election Day Notification Amendments
Iwamoto, J.
Local Public Safety and Firefighter Surviving Spouse Trust Fund Amendments
Weiler, T.
Professional Licensing Amendments
Harper, W.
Elections Modifications
Stephenson, H.
Campaign Finance Reporting Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Concurrent Resolution on Guarding the Civil Liberties and Freedoms for All American People
Shiozawa, B.
Health Care Freedom Concurrent Resolution
Hemmert, D.
State Construction Code Amendments
Schultz, M.
Transportation Funding Revisions
Sandall, S.
Telehealth Amendments
Ivory, K.
Podiatric Physician Licensing Act Amendments
Hawkes, T.
Firearm Records Protection Amendments
Potter, V.
Federal Grants Management Amendments
Fawson, J.
Sexual Assault Kit Processing Amendments
Romero, A.
Rural Tax Credit Amendments
Sandall, S.
Employability to Careers Program
Schultz, M.
Organ Donation Amendments
Wheatley, M.
Regulatory Impact Amendments
Wilson, B.
State Building Amendments
Hemingway, L.
Unified Commercial Development Amendments
Gibson, F.
Hydrogen Fuel Production Incentives
Sagers, D.
Local District Board Appointment Amendments
Webb, C.
Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Identification and Support of Traumatic Childhood Experiences Survivors
Redd, E.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption Changes
Bramble, C.
Heavy Duty Tax Credit Amendments
Hemmert, D.
Protection of Law Enforcement Officers' Personal Information
Ipson, D.
Tax Provision Amendments
Bramble, C.
Pass-through Entity Withholding Amendments
Bramble, C.
Utah's State Works of Art Designation
Hinkins, D.
Assignable Right of First Refusal
Buxton, G.
Utah Rural Jobs Act
Okerlund, R.
