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HB465 would force Salt Lake City police to sign a pact with the state Department of Public Safety to clear homeless encampments and target illegal drugs — or give up crucial state funding. If the State wants to address unsheltered encampments, it should put its money where the housing is. Read Here.
As Governor, you can stop this intrusion into Utahns’ personal lives by vetoing HB269.
City of St. George settles with Drag Stars and Mitski Avalōx following ideologically-motivated denial of event permit. Read Here.
"HB300 is a ban on vote-by-mail in Utah and a direct attack on your rights. More than 96% of Utahns rely on this secure, trusted system—but lawmakers are using baseless fraud claims to take it away, proving once again they aren’t interested in protecting your rights," said Aaron Welcher.
A threat to anyone’s First Amendment rights is a threat to yours. HB401 uses vague, overbroad language, like 'adult-oriented performances,' to criminalize expressive art. Utah is becoming a state of censorship attacking art, culture, and political speech—all protected by the First Amendment.
Based on our state’s unique history and the text of our constitution, our brief underscores that cruel and unusual punishment and unnecessary rigor have no place in our criminal legal system. Read Here.