But Were There Any Bad Bills Run in 2020?
There are quite a few bills that you might not have heard about, simply because they failed to pass or because the worst parts were amended out of the bill.
COVID-19 shows that drone reform is needed in Utah
As perhaps one of the most disruptive issues of our time, the coronavirus has had an impact on numerous industries around the world.
Utah Fights COVID-19 with New Opt-in App
Governor Herbert announced a partnership between Utah and a local company to develop a track-and-trace app to inform citizens if they have been exposed to COVID-19.
Innovating in the Insurance Industry
One of the main issues Libertas focused on during this year’s legislative session was tackling government over-regulation. We’ve been encouraging legislators and regulators to adopt something called a “regulatory sandbox”...
HB 3009: Restricting Local Governments in Issuing Shutdown Orders
This new bill restricts and regulates how the governor and mayors can impose emergency orders.
Big Brother Comes to Utah over COVID-19
Technology has played a vital role in our response effort to the coronavirus. However government can leverage that technology to abuse our rights.
Governor Herbert’s Veto Hurts Special Needs Children
Governor Herbert vetoed a bill that would have benefitted many families of special needs students.
Governor Herbert Signs Market-Friendly Executive Order
Governor Herbert signed an executive order deregulating telehealth industry in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus.
How Utah Is Increasing Transparency for Prosecutors
House Bill 288 requires data collection and reporting from Utah prosecutors and jails.
A Step Forward for Presumed Innocence in Utah
House Bill 206 will create a fairer bail system for all Utahns, regardless of wealth.