Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Friday marked the end of the 2024 Legislative Session. This year, the Legislature balanced a $29.4 billion budget and made strategic generational investments in education, social services, infrastructure, economic development, energy and water. I also worked on legislation to curb social media companies and protect children from abusive parents.
I appreciated all those in our community who participated in the legislative process. I enjoyed meeting with you, hearing your feedback and learning how to better serve our district.
Watch my latest video update below.
Combating Inflation with Tax Cuts
Over the past four years, the Utah Legislature has reduced taxes by more than $1.3 billion. To continue Utah’s commitment to lowering taxes and cultivating a family and business-friendly environment, the Legislature provided $170 million in tax relief during the 2024 General Session. An income tax cut helps Utah remain competitive and makes the state an even more desirable place to live.
Increasing Supply for First-Time Homebuyers
Homeownership and affordability are vital to keeping the American Dream alive. As a Legislature, we are working to equip cities with multiple tools to increase affordable housing. S.B. 268 First Home Investment Act will enable cities to develop a first home investment zone that would foster the development of more cost-effective housing solutions by promoting mixed-use development and optimizing land-use planning within urban areas.
Preserving Utah’s Water Supply
Having a reliable supply of fresh water is essential to maintaining our high quality of life. This session, we built on our previous water legislation and made additional investments into our state’s water future. We allocated funds to preserve the Great Salt Lake and passed legislation to ensure we have a secure water supply for generations to come.
Protecting Children from Abusive Parents
A few weeks ago, I highlighted H.B. 272 Child Custody Proceedings Amendments, which works to protect children from abusive parents. H.B. 272, deemed “Om’s Law,” was named after Om, a 16-year-old Utahn who was murdered by his father during court-ordered, unsupervised parent time. Om’s mother had fought tirelessly for custody in the family court system without success before Om’s murder. Abusive parents regularly use the family court system to harm children, often with little oversight. H.B. 272 changes that. The bill passed the Legislature and will make it so the court considers evidence of abuse and domestic violence and why a child is refusing contact with a parent.