Governor to hold media call following meetings with president, White House officials
What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will discuss today’s meetings with President Donald Trump and White House staff.
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
When:
Mon., March 27, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. MST
Where:
Call 1-877-820-7831. Enter the Participant Passcode: 591070#
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, March 27
All day: Washington, D.C., meetings with federal officials
Tuesday, March 28
Afternoon: bill review
Wednesday, March 29
10:00 a.m. Education bills signing
Location: TBD
Media access
Afternoon: bill review, last day for bill signing
Thursday, March 30
No public events
Friday, March 31
No public events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
March 27, 2017 - March 31, 2017
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
**No public events**
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Governor signs 49 bills, including $1 billion bond for transportation
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 25, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed 49 additional bills, bringing the total number of bills signed from the 2017 General Legislative Session to 465.
The governor signed the following bills:
Offenses Against the Person Amendments
Snow, L.
Student Prosperity Savings Program - Tax Amendments
Peterson, J.
Property Tax Relief Amendments
Peterson, J.
Revenue and Taxation Modifications
McCay, D.
Opiate Overdose Response Act Amendments
Moss, C.
Street-legal All-terrain Vehicle Amendments
Noel, M.
Impact Fee Reporting Requirements
Knotwell, J.
Petroleum Vapor Recovery Amendments
Eliason, S.
Public Utility Regulatory Restricted Account Amendments
Pitcher, D.
Juvenile Offenses Amendments
Roberts, M.
Cannabinoid Research
Daw, B.
Unborn Child Protection Amendments
Stratton, K.
Custody and Adoption Amendments
Hawkes, T.
High Needs Children Adoption Amendments
Nelson, M.
State Work of Art
Edwards, R.
Probate Code Amendments
Miles, K.
Amendments Relating to Local Districts
McCay, D.
Common Area Land Use Amendments
Webb, R. C.
Safety Inspection Amendments
McCay, D.
Child Homelessness Prevention
Spendlove, R.
Essential Treatment and Intervention Act
Christensen, L.
Renewable Energy Amendments
Handy, S.
Canal Safety Amendments
Sandall, S.
Licensure Changes
Schultz, M.
Aquaculture Amendments
Froerer, G.
Telehealth Pilot Project
Edwards, R.
Landlord-tenant Rights
Dunnigan, J.
Health Care Patient Privacy Amendments
Gibson, F.
Automobile Insurance Registry Amendments
Fillmore, L.
Adoption Revisions
Weiler, T.
Local District Revisions
Fillmore, L.
Air Ambulance Amendments
Harper, W.
Early Childhood Services Coordination Amendments
Millner, A.
Natural Resources Modifications
Dayton, M.
Sales and Use Tax Changes
Harper, W.
Universal Service Fund Amendments
Hinkins, D.
Solar Access Amendments
Fillmore, L.
Changes to Property Tax
Bramble, C.
Reimbursements for Public Safety Officers
Mayne, K.
Public Transit and Transportation Governance Amendments
Harper, W.
High Priority Transportation Corridors Amendments
Harper, W.
Refinery Sales and Use Tax Exemption Amendments
Adams, J. S.
Utah Communications Authority Amendments
Harper, W.
Utah Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act
Hillyard, L.
Pharmaceutical Product Amendments
Shiozawa, B.
Solicitation Amendments
Weiler, T.
Cyber Exploitation Amendments
Bramble, C.
Government Records Access and Management Act Amendments
Bramble, C.
Highway General Obligation Bonds Authorization
Harper, W.
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Herbert announces actions on bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 24, 2017) – Today, Gov. Gary R. Herbert vetoed H.B. 11, State Boards and Commissions Amendments, and has returned the bill to the House of Representatives. The text of the governor’s veto letter can be found here.
The governor has also signed the following bills, bringing the total number of bills signed to 415.
Interstate Compact on Military Children Amendments
Winder, M.
Affordable Housing Amendments
Edwards, R.
Adoptive Studies and Evaluations Amendments
Redd, E.
Child Abuse Offender Registry
Owens, D.
Trespass Amendments
Greene, B.
Jail Release Orders Amendments
Ivory, K.
Initiative Amendments
McCay, D.
Health Reform Amendments
Dunnigan, J.
Digital Piracy Amendments
Gardiner, A.
Suicide Prevention Modifications
Eliason, S.
Driver License Revisions
Quinn, T.
Vehicle Towing Amendments
Maloy, A.C.
Governmental Immunity Amendments
Snow, V. L.
Airport Board Revisions
Coleman, K.
Jail Contracting Amendments
Noel, M.
Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Re-empowerment of the States Amendment
Nelson, M.
Concurrent Resolution for Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program
Dunnigan, J.
Asset Forfeiture Transparency Amendments
Stephenson, H.
Criminal Accounts Receivable Amendments
Thatcher, D.
Medical Interpreter Amendments
Escamilla, L.
Medicaid Housing Coordinator
Iwamoto, J.
Consumer Protection Action Amendments
Hemmert, D.
Physician Assistant Amendments
Shiozawa, B.
Utah First Economic Development Amendments
Mayne, K.
Bail Amendments
Adams, S.
Interfering with a Peace Officer
Weiler, T.
Local Government Plan Review Amendments
Bramble, C.
Local Government Criminal Penalty Amendments
Thatcher, D.
Concurrent Resolution on Increasing Pay for Certain Public Safety Officers and Firefighters
Weiler, T.
Pass-through Entity Tax Amendments
Eliason, S.
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Amendments
Briscoe, J.
Criminal Intent Amendments
Stratton, K.
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Snow, V. L.
Domestic Violence Related Amendments
Christensen, L.
Disposal of Firearms
Daw, B.
Classification of Theft Amendments
King, B.
Government Employees Reimbursement Amendments
Quinn, T.
Expungement Amendments
Thatcher, D.
Local Government Licensing Amendments
Anderegg, J.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Revisions
Thatcher, D.
Workers' Compensation Fund Revisions
Bramble, C.
Annexation of Islands Within Cities
Buxton, G.
Child Support Income Calculation Amendments
Hillyard, L.
Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Hillyard, L.
Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Modifications
Weiler, T.
Case Status Updates
Weiler, T.
Minimum School Program Amendments
Cutler, B.
American Indian and Alaskan Native Education Amendments
Noel, M.
Air Conservation Act Amendments
Schultz, M.
Health Care Debt Collection Amendments
Webb, R. C.
Foster Children Visitation Amendments
Ivory, K.
Condominium and Community Association Amendments
Moss, C.
Incentive for Effective Teachers in High Poverty Schools
Winder, M.
Emergency Medical Service System Amendments
Gardiner, A.
Elections Revisions
Daw, B.
Educator Evaluation Amendments
Moss, J.
Mobile Home Park Residents' Rights
Cutler, B. R.
System of Care Development
Edwards, R.
Higher Education Financial Literacy Amendments
Spendlove, R.
Short-term Rental Amendments
Knotwell, J.
Local Emergency Response Amendments
Sagers, D.
Dental Licensing Amendments
Poulson, M.
Money Management Act Amendments
Knotwell, J.
Construction Trades Licensing Penalty Periods Amendments
Ray, P.
Expenses of Minor Children Amendments
Chavez-Houck, R.
Construction and Fire Codes Amendments
Ray, P.
Cosmetology Licensing Act Amendments
Dunnigan, J.
Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Account Amendments
Wilson, B.
Public Health and Schools
Thurston, N.
Utah Agriculture Code Amendments
Perry, L.
Suicide Prevention Programs
Eliason, S.
Procurement Code Amendments
Froerer, G.
Pilot Program to Study Coverage Parity for Amino Acid-based Formula
Redd, E.
Early Warning Pilot Program
Peterson, V.
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Referral Amendments
Owens, D.
Targeted Business Income Tax Credit Revisions
Edwards, R.
Stem Amendments
Peterson, V.
Students with Disabilities Accommodations Funding
Davis, G.
Nonprofit Corporation Amendments - Water Companies
Dayton, M.
Student Scholarship Amendments
Fillmore, L.
Unmanned Aircraft Amendments
Harper, W.
Higher Education Performance Funding
Millner, A.
Child Care Licensing Amendments
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Utah’s Private Sector Job Growth Ranks No. 1 in the Nation
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 24, 2017) — On the heels of the newly released February 2017 job numbers for the state of Utah, new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data indicates that Utah ranks No. 1 for private job growth in the U.S. at 3.5 percent. Utah also ranks No. 2 for total job growth at 3.3 percent. For unemployment, Utah ranked seventh at 3.1 percent.
“Because of the hard work Utahns put in every day, we are leading the nation in both private sector job growth and overall job growth,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “These accolades are a result of our commitment to fundamental, conservative principles that cultivate an environment where business can succeed.”
“Utah’s labor market is one of the best performing in the nation. Favorable conditions will continue to attract people into our workforce, allowing businesses to expand their operations,” said Carrie Mayne, chief economist for the Department of Workforce Services. “Some parts of our state are not yet benefitting as much from the favorable economic momentum, but with the proper support from state and local leaders, opportunities will spread throughout Utah.”
BLS data shows Utah rankings as follows:
PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH
(1) Utah – 3.5 percent
(2) Nevada – 3.4 percent
(2) Idaho – 3.4 percent
(4) Florida – 3.2 percent
TOTAL JOB GROWTH
(1) Idaho – 3.4 percent
(2) Utah – 3.3 percent
(3) Nevada – 3.1 percent
*Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.toc.htm
For more information about the latest jobs report, visit the Department of Workforce Services blog. ==================
Governor signs bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 23, 2017) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 13 additional bills from the 2017 General Legislative Session, bringing the total number of signed bills to 313.
The governor signed the following bills:
Homeowners Association Revisions
Knotwell, J.
Solid Waste Revisions
McKell, M.
Substance Use Disorder Programs
Mayne, K.
Contraband Device Destruction
Fawson, J.
Domestic Violence -- Weapons Restrictions
King, Brian S.
Law Enforcement Body Camera Footage Amendments
Ray, P.
Attorney General Amendments
Hutchings, E.
Medical School Graduates Associate Physician Licensure
Barlow, S.
Concealed Carry Amendments
Lisonbee, K.
Criminal Offenses Modifications
Handy, S.
Tax Incentive Review Amendments
McCay, D.
Driving Under the Influence and Public Safety Revisions
Thurston, N.
Post-conviction DNA Testing Amendments
Hillyard, L.
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