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League readies action alerts opposing two bills expected this week
Summary
The League warned members that a bill by Sen. Brady Brammer and a bill by Rep. Karen Peterson are likely to come up for votes with proposed religious-exemption language; the League said it is likely to oppose both and will issue action alerts urging outreach to legislators.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns told members it expects two "tough bills" to reach floor votes this week and that both are likely to include religious-exemption language that would prompt League opposition.
Justin told attendees that Brady Brammer’s Senate bill advanced from second to third reading and is expected to be up for a vote; "we're opposed to that bill because the exemption for religious organizations," he said. Justin also said Representative Karen Peterson’s House bill is expected to come up for a vote and that sponsors may add a religious-exemption provision; the League anticipates opposing that language.
The League said it will issue action alerts asking members to contact senators and representatives in opposition if the exemption language remains. Justin urged members to watch nightly emails and prepare for a busy schedule this week; he noted tomorrow is the last committee day and that members should expect several items on the floor.
Next steps: League staff will circulate action alerts and updates via nightly emails and will ask members to contact legislators if the exemption provisions are included in final bills.
