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League reports 727 bills filed so far; flags HB236 and new HB449 for member review
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League hosts were told 727 bills had been drafted as of 7:00 a.m., up from 611 at the same point last year. Members were asked to review Karen Peterson's HB236 and a new HB449 by Rep. Auxier that would send tax increases to voters.
Organizers at the Utah League of Cities and Towns’ week‑3 post‑LPC recap said legislators had drafted more bills so far this session than at the same point last year and asked members to review several measures and provide feedback.
"As of 07:00 this morning, there were 727 bills drafted, compared to 611 bills drafted at the same time last year," Justin said during opening remarks, noting a heavier legislative workload this year.
Justin asked members to focus homework on Karen Peterson’s Truth in Taxation amendments, HB236, and to submit any concerns or items the League missed about that bill. He also flagged a newly filed bill, HB449, titled "Utah taxpayer oversight of government spending amendments" by Representative Auxier, saying the bill "would propose that all tax increases go to the voters" and that the League is concerned about it.
The recap also touched briefly on public safety (including WUI), transportation, and tort reform (SB211). Justin said the League had a visit from Brian Steed, Commissioner of the Great Salt Lake, who provided an update; staff will circulate his presentation in the nightly email.
League leaders asked members to watch for an email with details and to reach out to committee members if they can assist with advocacy or technical review.
