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politics1 year ago

"2024 Utah Legislature: Key Bills and Impacts on Daily Life"

The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills, allocating nearly $2 billion for new sports arenas, increasing school funding and tax cuts, passing anti-transgender legislation, dismantling diversity programs, encouraging more educators to carry guns, restricting books in schools, and making elected officials' calendars secret. They also invested $2 billion in public financing for downtown sports stadiums, hoping to attract Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams, while making minimal changes to election laws and passing a bill to ignore federal laws they believe are unconstitutional.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#budget#education#politics
politics1 year ago

Utah Legislature Passes Transgender Bathroom Ban

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms in government buildings, including public schools, based on their gender identity. The bill, HB257, is now awaiting Governor Spencer Cox's decision. The legislation has faced back-and-forth changes and opposition, with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups expressing concerns and potential legal challenges. If signed into law, the bill could face constitutional scrutiny and legal action from civil rights organizations.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#bathroom-ban#governor-cox#legal-challenges
politics1 year ago

"Utah Legislature Sends Revised Transgender Bathroom Bill to Governor Cox"

A bill regarding transgender bathroom access, HB257, is now on Governor Spencer Cox's desk after a last-minute deal removed a provision criminalizing children for using a restroom different from their sex at birth in public schools. The bill requires transgender individuals to use public restrooms consistent with their sex designated at birth, with limited enforcement power. Another bill, HB261, which repeals and replaces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices on college campuses, also heads to Gov. Cox's desk after amendments. Governor Cox's office declined to comment on whether he would sign or veto the bills.

via FOX 13 News Utah|
#bathroom-bill#governor-spencer-cox#lgbtq-rights
politics2 years ago

"Utah Transgender Teens Speak Out Amid Legislative Push for Gender Restroom Bill"

Transgender teens in Utah are urging the state Legislature not to pass bills that would restrict their access to restrooms and locker rooms. The proposed bill, HB257, seeks to legally define sex based on biological reproductive systems, potentially impacting various areas of Utah code. Transgender students shared their concerns about the bill, highlighting the potential harm and discrimination they may face. While some individuals and organizations support the bill, others argue for equality and fairness. The bill has been approved by the House Business and Labor Committee and will move on to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#bathroom-restrictions#discrimination#lgbtq-community