Utah League policy committee urges members to press legislators on property tax, opposes HB 355
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Summary
The Utah League of Cities and Towns policy committee asked members to press legislators on property tax and land-use issues, voiced support for government immunity amendments, opposed HB 355 (nuisance modifications), and urged restoration of $500,000 for the Local Administrative Advisor program.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns policy committee held its weekly update and urged municipal leaders to press state lawmakers on several pending bills and budget priorities.
At the start of the session, the moderator said there is not yet clear movement on property tax legislation but warned that numerous proposals are circulating and asked members to contact their legislators to explain how any changes would affect city budgets and services. The League said it expects clarification soon about which proposals are emerging as frontrunners.
The committee also discussed public safety measures, noting ongoing work on wildland-urban interface (WUI) bills. The League identified legal director Jared Tee as the staff lead on WUI issues and directed members to contact him for details as the bills evolve.
On legislative positions, the League stated it supports proposed government immunity amendments associated with Representative Gwynn and reported that effort is moving in a favorable direction. By contrast, the League said it opposes HB 355, a bill described in the meeting as related to nuisance modifications, and asked members to review that bill and direct any concerns to Deputy Director Molly Wheeler.
The League also reported a meeting between staff (including Jared Tingey) and Senator Harper about a so-called "grammar" bill; the senator indicated he was amenable to some changes and the League plans to send suggested revisions.
On funding, the League asked members to help restore $500,000 to the Local Administrative Advisor program and to highlight that request when speaking with legislators. The meeting closed with a reminder that recorded remarks from a guest speaker (Schultz) are available in the League's nightly email for members who want more detail.
The committee did not take formal votes during this briefing; items were framed as member guidance and advocacy priorities with staff follow-up expected.
