2021 Legislative Update: Week 3
The third week of the 2021 Legislative Session has come to an end. Despite the pandemic, we are working hard and getting a lot done. Many of my bills have been passed through committees and are on their way to the floor. However, there is still much to do in the remaining three weeks!
As with each week, below you will find some helpful links and information about the third week of the 2021 Legislative Session. If you have any questions, concerns, or thoughts on the legislative process, please reach out to me. I appreciate your feedback, and I am grateful you have trusted me with the responsibility to represent you at the legislature
Thank you,
Representative Cory Maloy
House District 6
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Bill Updates
Many of my bills are in various stages of the process. Below you can see the progress of a few of my bills.
- HB 217, my bill introducing a regulatory sandbox passed the Utah House with unanimous support! This bill has been getting coverage in local and national media. KSL wrote an article highlighting how this new framework will allow Utah businesses to innovate. Forbes also published a piece on the sandbox bill and the opportunities it will bring. Utah is being seen as a leader in policy innovation on a national level and this will help attract business to the state. If you are curious about sandboxes, you can read the article here. You can also listen to this week's podcast from the Utah House to hear me discuss this bill!
- HB 143, driver’s license amendments, had 95% of the representatives voting for it and passed the House of Representatives. It will now go to the Senate to be heard in committee.
- On behalf of Representative Christofferson, I presented about the Hutchings Museum & Institute to the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee. As the museum expands its collection, funding from the state will be critical to build new infrastructure and create new programs for the community.
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Visitor To The Capitol
Lehi City Councilwoman, Paige Albrecht Bronson, opened the day for the Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 29 by offering the daily invocation and lead House Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you, Councilwoman, for your participation and for representing the people of Lehi and the people of House District 6 so well!
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are now available for: healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff and residents, first responders, Utahns 70 and older, and K-12 teachers and school staff. Contact your local health department or school district to schedule your vaccination. All local health departments are experiencing a high volume of calls and website traffic as demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is high. Please understand that they can only distribute as many vaccines as they receive each week, and appointments fill up quickly. Everyone who wants the vaccine will get it over time.
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Tax Bills
This week, the House passed HB 86-Social Security Tax Amendments, which provides tax relief for many living on a fixed income.
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee also passed HB 161 Military Retirement Tax Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci. This bill creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for military retirement pay.
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Fallen Officer Resolution
This week, the House honored Utah’s fallen officers. We are grateful for the sacrifice of Officer Nate Lyday and the many others who risk their lives protecting us.
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Independent Redistricting Commission
Appointments to the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission were named this week. The appointments are:
- Governor Spencer Cox appointment: Chairman Rex Facer
- President Stuart Adams appointment: Lyle Hillyard
- Speaker Brad Wilson: Rob Bishop
- President Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson joint appointment: N. Jeffrey Baker
- Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne appointment: Christine Durham
- House Minority Leader Brian King appointment: Pat Jones
- Senate and House Minority joint appointment: William Thorne
The commission will work to redraw district boundaries within our state, following updates from the census. You can find Speaker Wilson and President Adams' joint statement here.
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Virtual Access To Meetings
You can click here to see which committees I am in, as well as watch the meetings. I have been assigned to:
- The House Business and Labor Committee
- The Chair of House Government Operations Committee
- Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
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Representative Maloy's Legislative Page
To see my official page and information about me, click here.
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