Governor and First Lady bring greater awareness of Down Syndrome cognitive research
SALT LAKE CITY (March 20, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert and First Lady Jeanette Herbert will light the governor’s mansion blue on Monday to raise awareness for the Down Syndrome community and cognitive research.
“Lending our support to the ‘Light the Way’ initiative not only raises awareness, but also helps give those living with Down Syndrome opportunities to be self reliant and live independently,” First Lady Jeanette Herbert said.
The ‘Light the Way’ initiative will add support to the efforts of other non-profit foundations to increase awareness and funding for Down Syndrome research. This year more than 28 states are participating in the initiative on March 21, 2016, spearheaded by New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie.
March 21 is Down Syndrome Day. It is particularly meaningful because Down Syndrome results from the presence of three copies of chromosome 21. Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder, affecting over 400,000 Americans. It occurs in approximately one in every 700 births. Between 2006 and 2010, approximately 1.2 of every 1,000 babies was born with Down Syndrome.
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Gov. Herbert signs 52 bills
SALT LAKE CITY (March 22, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed 52 new bills, bringing the total number of bills signed during the 2016 Legislative Session to 208.
The governor signed the following bills:
Bill Number
Bill Name
Bill Sponsor
Disaster Recovery for Local Governments
Rep. Curtis Oda
Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Report Amendments
Rep. Daniel McCay
School District Participation in Risk Management Fund
Rep. Jack R. Draxler
Transportation Interim Committee Reports Amendments
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson
Insurance Revisions
Rep. James A. Dunnigan
STEM Program Amendments
Rep. Val L. Peterson
Special District Amendments
Rep. Stephen G. Handy
Monitoring Equipment in a Care Facility
Rep. Timothy D. Hawkes
State Parks Fee Exemption Amendments
Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway
Consumer Electronic Device Recycling Report Amendments
Rep. Lee B. Perry
State Board of Education Revisions
Rep. Bruce R. Cutler
County Personnel Requirements
Rep. Brad L. Dee
Justice Court Amendments
Rep. Craig Hall
Agriculture Parcel Amendments
Rep. Mike K. McKell
Motor Vehicle Impound Amendments
Rep. Stephen G. Handy
Interlock Restricted Driver Amendments
Rep. Edward H. Redd
Small School Funding
Rep. Kay L. McIff
Electronic Driver License Amendments
Rep. Craig Hall
Scenic Byway Amendments
Rep. Michael E. Noel
Post-employment Restrictions Amendments
Rep. Mike Schultz
Condominium Association Amendments
Rep. Kraig Powell
Lawful Commerce in Arms
Rep. Justin L. Fawson
Point of the Mountain Development Commission Act
Rep. Brad R. Wilson
Housing and Homeless Amendments
Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Substance Abuse Programs Amendments
Rep. Paul Ray
Clinic Definition Amendments
Rep. Stewart Barlow
Political Subdivision Ethics Commission Amendments
Rep. Jack R. Draxler
Electronic Device Location Data Amendments
Rep. John Knotwell
Standards for Issuance of Summons
Rep. LaVar Christensen
Insurance Changes
Rep. James A. Dunnigan
Suicide Prevention and Gun Data Study
Rep. Brian S. King
School Resource Officers and School Administrators Training and Agreement
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Public Lands Wildfire Study
Rep. Ken Ivory
H.B. 479
Jail Contracting Rate Amendments
Rep. Michael E. Noel
Repeal of Health and Human Services Reports and Programs
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention in Public Schools
Sen. Todd Weiler
Health Code Repealer
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Survey Monument Replacement
Sen. Ralph Okerlund
School and Institutional Trust Lands Amendments
Sen. Ann Millner
Electric Assisted Bicycle Amendments
Sen. Todd Weiler
Wildland Fire Policy Updates
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Commercial Driver License Amendments
Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell
Metro Township Amendments
Sen. Karen Mayne
Indigent Defense
Sen. Todd Weiler
Nighttime Highway Construction Noise Amendments
Sen. Kevin T. Van Tassell
Utah Communications Authority Act Amendments
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Resale of Procurement Item Amendments
Sen. Karen Mayne
Immunity Amendments
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
Free Market Protection and Privatization Board Act Amendments
Sen. Howard A. Stephenson
Wildland Fire Suppression Fund
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Funding for Infrastructure Revisions
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
Concurrent Resolution on Education
Sen. J. Stuart Adams
