We’ve reached the end of week 6 in this 7-week session, and the pace is only picking up! With just one week left in our 2025 General Legislative session, much has already been accomplished for Utah. As your legislators, we have worked tirelessly to strengthen Utah’s future by passing laws that enhance election integrity, support economic growth, and protect individual freedoms. We’ve prioritized transparency in government, improved education funding, and advanced policies that keep our communities safe. By reducing burdensome regulations we are making Utah a place where families, businesses, and individuals can thrive. You can view a full list of bills passed by the House here.  With deadlines approaching, committees and floor debates are moving quickly as we work to advance key legislation. 

There’s still a lot to accomplish in our last week on Capitol hill. Make sure you continue to follow along with the process, in person or online at le.utah.gov, and if you have questions, please reach out. I would love to hear from you. 

There are 3 things Utah voters have told us about Utah elections:

1. Utah voters generally support vote-by-mail (VBM)

2. Utah voters support showing photo ID when voting

3. Utah voters want to have election results on Election Night

Here's the problem: We can't have all 3 under current law. H.B. 300 helps move us toward a solution, ensuring our elections remain both accessible and secure, without taking away your ability to vote by mail. Beginning in 2026, voters will include the last four digits of their state ID when voting by mail or drop box, while those without an ID will have time to obtain a free one. This ensures elections remain both accessible and secure without eliminating vote-by-mail. The bill also improves efficiency and reduces speculation by ensuring more timely election results. Additionally, voters will now opt in to receive a mail-in ballot, preventing outdated rolls and strengthening election integrity. These changes will boost Utah’s election security ranking from 33rd in the nation to 9th—preserving what we love about voting while making it more secure.

I had the chance a lead a tour group around the Utah State Capitol, where I had a chance to show off one of the most stunning buildings in our state and discuss the House Majority priorities—our focus on affordability, safe communities, and accountable governance. It was great to see people engage with the legislative process and learn more about how government works.

Reliable, affordable energy is the backbone of our daily lives—powering our homes, businesses, and future growth. We’re taking key steps to secure our energy future by: 

• Focusing on the development of new energy projects, promoting investment in diversifying our energy portfolio.

• Advancing nuclear power initiatives, providing a stable and low-cost energy source to meet growing demands.

• Addressing the responsible decommissioning of outdated energy assets, ensuring environmental safety and efficient resource management.

Embracing this above-all approach to energy is critical to maintaining our state’s economic strength, protecting hardworking families from rising costs, and ensuring that every Utahn has access to a reliable and resilient power grid—no matter the challenges ahead.

Hardworking Utah families are the backbone of our communities, and our upcoming tax package is designed to give them the support they deserve. This bill enhances Utah’s child tax credit, providing meaningful financial relief for parents with children under six—a time when expenses are high, and every dollar counts. By increasing the tax credit for young children and ensuring more families qualify, we’re putting money back in the pockets of those who need it most. This is about real relief for real families, ensuring that Utah remains a place where families can grow, succeed, and prosper.

The American dream of homeownership is a cornerstone of Utah's values, and two legislative measures, H.B. 360 and H.B. 368, are poised to make this dream more attainable for our residents. H.B. 360 focuses on increasing housing affordability by implementing policies that encourage the development of diverse housing options, while H.B. 368 streamlines local land use regulations, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and expediting the construction of new housing projects. Together, these bills aim to expand housing availability and affordability, empowering more Utah families to achieve the stability and pride that comes with owning a home.

Utah is once again directly increasing teacher salaries. This investment reflects the Legislature’s and Gov. Cox’s dedication to attracting and retaining top talent in classrooms, ensuring that teachers are valued, supported and empowered to provide the best education for Utah’s students.

During the 2025 session, state leaders are continuing to invest in teachers by providing a direct salary increase of $1,000 and a $1,000 bonus for education support staff, in addition to a 4% WPU increase. Over the past four years, we’ve increased public education funding by $1.3 billion, raised teacher salaries, expanded paid maternity leave, and provided stipends for classroom supplies and student teachers. This year, we’re continuing that commitment by increasing resources for rural and at-risk student educators, funding a new cohort of Grow Your Own Educators, and enhancing career and technical education programs. Recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah as the second best state in the nation for education — a testament to the hard work of educators all across the state.

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