HB202: Cracking Down on Unlicensed Midwives
This bill failed in committee. Libertas Institute opposes this bill. A woman clearly has the right to birth her own child. She does not need to, but may (and usually does) request the assistance of one or more people to ensure...
SB119: Requiring a Warrant to Access Drug Use Information
This bill passed the Senate unanimously and passed the House 55-17. It was subsequently signed into law by Governor Herbert. Libertas Institute supports this bill. In 2013, some employees of the Unified Fire Authority...
SJR5: Constitutional Amendment to Change School Board from Election to Appointment
This bill passed the Senate 24-5 but was not considered in the House. Libertas Institute opposes this bill. Legislation in years past, and in this session as well, has sought to alter the process by which candidates for the Utah...
SB104: Partisan State and Local School Boards
This bill passed the Senate 19-8 and failed the House 31-43. Libertas Institute supports this bill. See the update below. In years past, legislators have attempted, unsuccessfully, to modify the nomination process and structure...
HB167: Asset Forfeiture Only When There’s a Criminal Charge
This bill failed in committee. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Supporters of Libertas Institute are well aware of Utah’s recent controversy surrounding civil asset forfeiture in our state, whereby the Attorney...
HB150: Prohibiting Support for the NSA in Utah
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Last year, Representative Marc Roberts sponsored legislation to prohibit political subdivisions in Utah (cities, counties, etc.) from...