Limited and Open Government

This bill ensures fairness for those in the construction process by stipulating that cities and counties cannot change the permit requirements after a permit has been issued.
Child entrepreneurs who open a lemonade stand, wash cars, or operate other occasional businesses now have another hurdle removed.
With the passage of SB 29 this legislative session, Utah’s “Truth-in-Taxation” law (first enacted in 1985) just got an upgrade. The bill, sponsored by Senator Chris Wilson, will help keep Utah residents informed when their local governments are proposing a property tax increase.
Utah farmers rejoice! With the passage of HB 31, sponsored by Representative Carl Albrecht, agritourism activities are now more viable.
Every taxpayer in Whoville, Utah, liked affordable Christmas a lot… but the tax-hiking Grinch did NOT! The tax-hiking Grinch hated affordable Christmas! The whole Christmas season. Now please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason.
If the market were free to build a variety of homes to meet the demand, we could end our housing shortage.

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