[{"_1":2,"_121":-5,"_122":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,73,85,97,109],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},"mediaId",6699287,"mediaKeyId","2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944","parentId",2067086,"title","Panel previews Utah election bills: HB 69 would criminalize accessing certain voter records; opt-in vote-by-mail debate expected","audioSeconds",155,"startMs",307210,"endMs",462285,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944&start=307&end=462","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944/thumbnail_307210.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6699287/Panel-previews-Utah-election-bills-HB-69-would-criminalize-accessing-certain-voter-records-opt-in-vote-by-mail-debate-expected","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699287-c1807083a34ffa3432342ddf1ae1aafa/orig.mp4?Expires=1775646944&Signature=LS4md8GBj8~bm6o~CQxKp5fRCPfiLdxnpcn8R1Jx0a~Y02PikZF7AkUF7hpHj2e~3StI3r2xIIjlrGfonvbFuZ-uuRxwuIbjbnnIHMYJoRFn1lvou4eh9zoBxTuCClaScAFiT7xWBT1C0PRnozlFj0R0Y1fFBmYUz~3f2wuUPht6MB5ADS76pAANpgrXxJfjZ-xESM9KdRORhYtILnDyPvCEi7cb8IjuxN-U4fu605QrBwNnQVFJqiccaXQQWfEd9lvGd60HFRqca8QzdGQNK~G29BCG49yUkSE~NQmRVjMjvzdXqBaYZ2JU44OhHpg8Ol4MavPO5MoGwmZbZUFIuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","","date","2025-01-03T21:25:56Z","article","A cluster of election-reform bills is expected in the 2025 Utah Legislature, panelists said on PBS Utah's Hinckley Report. Conversations covered a recently filed HB 69 that would make it illegal without consent to access certain voter records, renewed debate about an opt-in vote-by-mail system, and other bills affecting signature gathering and canvassing timelines.

Jeff Parrott described HB 69 as filed in response to an incident in Utah County in which a clerk reviewed how some elected officials were submitting ballots. \"It would be illegal without consent to access the voter record, making it a class B misdemeanor, roughly 6 months, in jail, $1,000 penalty,\" Parrott said, summarizing the bill as filed. The transcript identified the bill number as HB 69 and a sponsoring representative described as Stephanie Grishius in the segment; the conversation did not present the full bill text or official legislative analysis.

Panelists also said they expect renewed debate over vote-by-mail procedures. Renee Cowley and others noted Utah pioneered broad use of mailed ballots and that an \"opt-in\" model (where voters request mail ballots rather than receiving them automatically) was used historically. Cowley warned that returning to opt-in would reintroduce partisan campaign advantages tied to longer windows for turning out supporters, and she cited a recent poll showing strong Republican trust in state elections. Panelists described practical concerns raised during the 2024 cycle, including ballots routed through different postal processing centers and issues with postmarks in a close race in the 2nd congressional district.

Brigham Tomko and Jeff Parrott described additional proposals: Senate Bill 53 (filed by Sen. Calvin Musselman, per the panel) would remove Utah residency requirements for people collecting signatures for the state signature process, and other filings would allow a voter to request removal of their signature or speed up canvass timing by county canvassing boards to the lieutenant governor's office.

The panel emphasized these were proposals and filed bills to watch; no committee hearings, votes or enacted changes were reported in the broadcast. Specific statutory text, sponsor roll calls, and bill amendment language were not provided during the discussion and therefore are not described here.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","What are Utah Lawmakers Planning for the 2025 Legislative Session? [Jan. 3, 2025]","oneSentenceSummary","Panelists discussed a set of election bills expected in the 2025 session including HB 69 (creating a misdemeanor for accessing voter records without consent), proposals to return to opt-in vote-by-mail, Senate Bill 53 (removing residency requirement for circulators), and changes to canvass timing.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6699291,"Utah lawmakers signal 10% reallocation for higher education; universities expect to propose targeted cuts",111,54015,165890,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944&start=54&end=165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944/thumbnail_54015.jpg","/articles/6699291/Utah-lawmakers-signal-10-reallocation-for-higher-education-universities-expect-to-propose-targeted-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699291-25b2cbeed09da903999ec45869018798/orig.mp4?Expires=1775646944&Signature=C0GL7zikah~CNQx3ss6egNfTKA~dpGtViw6uUS9Jt5lyScC-FvpOVxDY2s07fk0aHHdtp-TCc9UZRyF1oOV3C2j-x9Xlu2k~7DgWiMhy85xoHhWESrhbYnG1v8AeIoKnPPQ0hjTvIGuwtVLPXYfGylMNn8kifhJ51zJ3Pb7VdjTDs8N~gtCCIH-b2wIiz5pSfd~36Ip-W6p3JzWQ-sSBSm~IYbv7rma6yFsabNcnvKRlKUIfb8Q91D1CKgfAO9EGP40qLgC0K5rQNzF-K85ZymnhHEZbj-9GXgSL7k~rIn24eOl4kF9tIdxKA13HM9gLH5Zdl-8JMP3A8-h~QTN9hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Legislative leaders are preparing for about a 10% reallocation from higher-education budgets when the 2025 Utah legislative session begins, panelists on PBS Utah's Hinckley Report said. Jason Perry, host, and guests discussed expectations that state leaders will steer funds toward programs that produce high-paying jobs and away from programs legislators view as lower-performing.

Panelists said the legislature is expected to ask universities to submit their own proposals for cuts or reallocations before lawmakers set final reductions. \"What 10% will look like at each university is certainly gonna look different,\" Brigham Tomko, Utah politics staff writer for the Deseret News, said, noting that the University of Utah and Utah State University will likely face different impacts.

The panel described legislative intent as more of a reallocation than a blanket cut. \"The legislature is looking at reallocations, not an across the board budget cut,\" Renee Cowley, lobbyist and political commentator, said. She and others said lawmakers want to prioritize fields they view as producing jobs — examples cited include nursing, engineering and technology-related programs. Jeff Parrott, politics editor for the Salt Lake Tribune, said the framing from leadership treats higher education like a business where funding follows programs that show measurable post-graduation success.

Panelists emphasized trade-offs and concerns raised by university stakeholders. Cowley cautioned that focusing narrowly on workforce alignment could harm other aspects of university education: \"Education is about the growth and experience too,\" she said, warning that cutting humanities and other programs could undermine broader educational goals. Tomko and Parrott noted variability in program enrollment and job-placement metrics across campuses, meaning winners and losers will vary by institution.

Panelists flagged practical next steps: universities are likely to submit internal plans to legislative leadership and the speaker and senate president may review proposals before drafting final budget changes. No formal legislation or vote was discussed on the program; the remarks summarized expectations and proposed approaches voiced by state leaders and commentators on the show.

Funding and implementation details — dollar-by-dollar allocations, which specific degree programs might be reduced, and any statutory changes — were not specified in the conversation. The panel said legislators and university officials will negotiate those specifics during the session, and outcomes will depend on budget revenues and legislative priorities.

The discussion framed the reallocation proposal as a major agenda item for 2025 that could reshape program funding models across Utah's public universities; the panel said they will continue to monitor proposals as universities respond to legislative requests for reallocation plans.","Panelists said the 2025 legislature is planning roughly a 10% reallocation from higher-education budgets, with an emphasis on shifting funds toward programs tied to job placement and high-demand fields rather than uniform austerity.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6699277,"Tight revenue outlook puts Social Security tax cut and a proposed homeless campus at odds, panelists say",154,1094605,1249420,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944&start=1094&end=1249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944/thumbnail_1094605.jpg","/articles/6699277/Tight-revenue-outlook-puts-Social-Security-tax-cut-and-a-proposed-homeless-campus-at-odds-panelists-say","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699277-75c3281ed40e45fbb71fe714aeed9592/orig.mp4?Expires=1775646944&Signature=IF0idFYVB3JUwqPJdVfUEWHL-XMXloJLOgbPnzUcYKbinNB9sQfQcna9~z0h0qoXk3iI5UohwPGymP-7H9TosuBhUHXhbMnu42dyMYnfx5BwmjPXRHNrFezGoHH85PXXsdDncq6pXu5o53--Nz6cSOJXM7FTpIKMT-Is1F4-gEvV-2dpzDyUzAdcCc8-H1-d25MgzL2FIE4407jlfcCiyvuNYlhlL3uoFoLbgttYEO1jZx7eKzdtZNE5DGz4vJWgVDwrKmCmjXZ5~lUr3zbtSZlNFkjUAHZYrwWO2NCmfs~TTnvudTTcX~7DLfPD426wg~cUveYrxuk0X04aO7aiZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Panelists on the Hinckley Report said Utah is facing a tighter revenue outlook in 2025, forcing trade-offs between high-profile tax-cut proposals and planned spending on homelessness and infrastructure. They said eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits is a gubernatorial priority but will require legislative buy-in during a year of constrained revenues.

\"The governor's certainly gonna have to get the legislature on board if that tax cut is going to happen,\" Jeff Parrott said. Panelists estimated the cost of eliminating the tax on Social Security in the neighborhood of a large figure (a phrase in the segment approximated the amount but did not provide a precise dollar total). Renee Cowley said Republican leaders also favor taxation approaches that target visitors rather than residents, but she and others noted limited capacity for sweeping tax cuts this session.

The panel also discussed homelessness spending. Brigham Tomko noted the state previously directed tens of millions toward homelessness and that chronic homelessness has increased since 2019. The state is considering a central campus along the Wasatch Front with wraparound services and about 1,200 beds; the panel said the location was expected to be announced soon but that construction and service funding could be delayed because of the tight budget year.

Panelists emphasized that specific dollar amounts, appropriation bills, and timelines for the homeless campus were not finalized in the broadcast. They said the session will require decisions about reallocating existing resources or delaying projects depending on revenue and other priorities such as the Olympics and infrastructure needs.","Panelists said a down revenue year may limit big tax cuts, but eliminating tax on Social Security is a top priority for the governor; simultaneously, a planned central homeless campus and related construction could face delays pending budget decisions.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6699283,"Lawmakers consider scrutiny of Utah Supreme Court; proposals may target appointment process",44,785925,830225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944&start=785&end=830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944/thumbnail_785925.jpg","/articles/6699283/Lawmakers-consider-scrutiny-of-Utah-Supreme-Court-proposals-may-target-appointment-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699283-fa77e1021ab1e19e5846ee9e8fdd88c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775646944&Signature=Cm49SPuZe3OIN~jxJ5wOuCllrvAlWXCvZzuwc4NLBCyIQY0qu9T67RYmccww04ge7UnI7pRDq8bd9Ub0YzJuJre76A2uOa1oK-DHI2bl96Vrrdm1Vm4g6Hya-hIPImwPtPKlr0tE4PCm1vMP0e6wdtsgbfkBvXGzrKf7zOwGLyLX20BWF~qtFNbVkiLLUvQrnSyliHPkMrru~VJWG5H4zdWHaQvrD7y-6CZvRMaVuKDGAx9HszuAHswYvo6kTJjb9xQslxqD1sHK4NspzDb9LCQC~a2wucFRHlqk2NWAaLLHrQUCRuZreKvRpwfzg4p2d5jNpwvLslArPCGrkjKt0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A segment of the Hinckley Report focused on mounting legislative scrutiny of the Utah Supreme Court and broader discussion about judicial selection. Panelists said some legislative leaders view recent court actions as stepping into policy areas and that bills will be introduced to examine the court's role and the method of selecting justices.

Renee Cowley said the legislature's frustration is \"quite palatable\" and noted proposed bills will examine the merits of appointment versus election systems for judges. Brigham Tomko and others said the issue has traction with legislative leadership — they named Representative Tuscher, Senate President Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz as lawmakers who have flagged this as a priority — and that the debate ties into concerns about separation of powers.

Panelists emphasized that such changes could require constitutional amendments and that voter interest is uncertain. They noted the legislature is cautious about opening avenues for ballot initiatives and used the term \"floodgates\" to describe their reluctance to increase direct-democracy mechanisms. No specific bill numbers or enacted changes were reported in the broadcast.

The panel framed the topic as an interbranch tension rather than immediate rulemaking: proposals were described as early-stage and likely to generate debate during the session. The segment did not provide statutory text, proposed amendment language or definitive legislative actions.","Panelists said legislature frustration with the judiciary could lead to bills examining the Utah Supreme Court's selection or oversight, including debate over appointed versus elected judges and possible constitutional amendments.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":56,"_72":56},6699270,"Representative Kara Burkland resigns; 67 Republican delegates to pick successor from eight candidates",94,1281480,1376465,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944&start=1281&end=1376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2067086-869917bb774b738c3fbe1e12c6236944/thumbnail_1281480.jpg","/articles/6699270/Representative-Kara-Burkland-resigns-67-Republican-delegates-to-pick-successor-from-eight-candidates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699270-5ca692e15207e309441985f5b0507675/orig.mp4?Expires=1775646944&Signature=Bk1Vwnc~jBkBaiVsEcASfCGWbURb84u71M4Zy8QGti90yui0voYtx1vijXpvHib-9-crL-FujazAqJ-PBdxBbrbtlzI131bRGEPIaw2u3gGvkm~wc909jIkTkBxSmQuuuVjde9bLF8xX2-HMDYTBtPs2patUvbGEi8vQBA2L0GBJ44ir9Ta-Hatwllt5qJYaI9aKrUKHJp4qz3c5v-wq1Ba3bWh6hWynnDLoY7hxt40RX1jPDkZbJM6qSlI84rGUu3-AmaVZgDhYbzHKBNWNwd7jozzBL25MqZ1cCjBYVdOLR~5n38LhcG7yNmmy8qnLDcbgxtADfPoUWEE26RGQUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Kara Burkland announced her resignation after accepting another job, and the process to fill the vacancy will be conducted by 67 Republican delegates, panelists said on the Hinckley Report. The broadcast described a condensed timeline for selecting a successor and noted eight candidates have filed to replace her.

Jeff Parrott and Renee Cowley said Burkland had filed bills ahead of the session; it was not yet determined whether other lawmakers would pick up those files. Cowley, noting she represents the district, praised Burkland's impact during her time in office and said the delegate selection will likely require several rounds of balloting because of the deep field.

Panelists named several candidates and backgrounds mentioned in the segment: former Representative Logan Wilde (running again), a county Republican chair, an attorney, and other locally known figures; one candidate had changed parties to seek delegates' support and another narrowly lost a recent county council race. The broadcast did not give the full list of candidates, formal delegate voting schedule, or final outcome; it described only the process as set by party rules and the abbreviated timeline for outreach to delegates.

No official statements from Burkland were included in the segment beyond her cited reason for leaving (family and a new job). The segment did not include formal party statements or the delegates' eventual selection outcome.","Panelists said Rep. Kara Burkland resigned after taking another job, leaving bills she filed unresolved; local Republican delegates will choose a replacement in a truncated selection process from eight candidates.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Panel previews Utah election bills: HB 69 would criminalize accessing certain voter records; opt-in vote-by-mail debate expected

Utah lawmakers signal 10% reallocation for higher education; universities expect to propose targeted cuts

Tight revenue outlook puts Social Security tax cut and a proposed homeless campus at odds, panelists say

Lawmakers consider scrutiny of Utah Supreme Court; proposals may target appointment process

Representative Kara Burkland resigns; 67 Republican delegates to pick successor from eight candidates