With the 2026 legislative session behind us, I’m proud of the work we’ve done for Utah. This year, my focus was simple: make life more affordable and keep government accountable to you. It’s been a truly amazing second session – was able to get all of my water bills over the finish line and they will be signed by the governor.  HB76 – Data Center Reporting & Transparency, HB410 – Water Leasing Amendments, and HB348 – Dedicated Water Amendments grateful to have been able to work in this important policy space and will continue to work to deliver water policy that makes sense to all Utahns. My ROTC cadet in-state tuition bill also passed, when a constituent at Weber State reached out asking if we could include cadets in military in-state tuition program, it just made sense. So many of our good policies come from constituents looking to solve challenges they face each day. Those are the policies that we all love to engage in and to run.

It has been an honor to serve as your representative this session. As our work at the Capitol wraps up, I look forward to reconnecting with our community and hearing about the issues that matter most to you. If you’d like to follow legislation from this year or learn more about what we accomplished, visit le.utah.gov.

This session, we’ve secured a 5.9% total increase in education funding, ensuring our schools have the resources to help every student succeed. With over $142 million in total increases, these investments are about more than just numbers, they are a commitment to your child’s future. Beyond the classroom basics, we are bridging the gap between education and the workforce. We’ve carved out over $72 million for strategic innovation, including $35 million for professional education experience centers and nearly $4 million for student credential accounts.

By modernizing our technology programs and expanding career-connected learning, we are making sure Utah students don't just graduate with a diploma, but with the high-tech skills and certifications needed to thrive in our state’s workforce.

As your representative, my top priority is ensuring that Utah remains the best place in the nation to raise a family. I know that many of you are feeling the pinch of rising costs, and that’s why I’ve fought for a family-first agenda this session that puts more of your hard-earned money back in your pockets. By lowering our state income tax to 4.45%, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and slashing the gas tax by 15%, we’re helping families keep more of what they earn. I’m also proud to support measures that hold big tech and tobacco companies accountable, reinvesting that revenue directly into our communities. We’ve secured $4 million for youth mental health and increased funding for literacy and local parks, ensuring our kids have safe, healthy spaces to grow. Whether it’s easing the burden of daily expenses or safeguarding our children online, I am proud of the common-sense policies we passed that strengthen your home and our community.

I’m excited to announce that the new MyUtah portal is now available at myutah.gov. Utah has consistently ranked among the top of all states for the digital delivery of government services, and this new citizen portal is an investment in the future of government services. MyUtah provides access to many services provided by various government agencies from one convenient hub. Our goal is to make accessing important agency services much easier. Utahns can easily access government services without having to figure out which specific government agency handles each. You can view all the vehicles registered to your household, renew registration, order a new birth certificate, extend hunting and fishing licenses, and much more. Whether you need to apply, order, renew, pay, or just check on the status with a government service, you can do it easily and securely with MyUtah.

While the general session is behind us, the work of shaping Utah’s future continues through the interim process. Starting in May, we will begin meeting monthly to study the complex issues that require more time than the fast-paced 45-day session allows. During these meetings, my colleagues and I will serve on specialized committees, hearing directly from experts, stakeholders, and—most importantly—citizens like you. This is truly where the groundwork for the 2027 General Session begins. It is the best time for you to get involved, share your concerns, or bring up the issues that matter most to your family before bills are even drafted. I value your perspective and would love to hear from you as we dive into this in-depth research and planning phase.

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