Libertas Institute Libertas Institute Each year we read each of the 800+ bills that are proposed and curate a list of the best and worst for you to track and help influence.
In late 2018, Libertas Institute organized a lawsuit against Pleasant Grove over its adoption of a transportation utility fee that was really a tax. Yesterday, Judge Jared Eldridge of the 4th District Court ruled against Pleasant Grove regarding the key issue...
Do you unlock your phone with your finger or face? Many people do. However, should law enforcement be allowed to compel you to unlock your phone using these features?
Herriman staff violated the law, and have now been told they were wrong.
What are regulatory sandboxes? They are unique legal classifications that create space for regulators to temporarily freeze regulations and criminal penalties for a defined time period. This allows private companies to develop or introduce an innovative...
UPDATE: This article now reflects the final Senate Bill 2001, that was passed in special session on December 12, 2019. The following is a commentary on the tax reform proposal passed out by the Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force on December 9,...
This bill prevents criminally accused agencies from investigating themselves for those criminal claims.
This bill prohibits the government from demanding or disclosing a list of donors to a non-profit organization.
This bill establishes guidelines for how prosecutors can set up conviction integrity units to review case that may have been unfairly handled.
This bill would require government agencies to annually report to the state auditor what personally identifying information they collect.
This bill creates a scholarship program so families of special needs children can provide them the best education possible.
In late 2018, Libertas Institute organized a lawsuit against Pleasant Grove over its adoption of a transportation utility fee that was really a tax. Yesterday, Judge Jared Eldridge of the 4th District Court ruled against Pleasant...
This bill makes a number of improvements to Utah's medical cannabis program, including removing blister packs, allowing for past medical cannabis charges to be expunged, and changing Utah's metabolite law.
This bill loosens licensure portability requirements, making it easier for people newly residing in Utah to get a license to work in their profession.
This bill provides for small income tax cuts over time through a revenue trigger tied to Utah's GDP growth and income tax growth.
These bills remove USTAR from code and move $15 million of funding to economic and workforce development programs.