Statutory Intent Amendments
What changed between versions
Removed redundant legislative intent statements from multiple code sections, including those regarding nuclear waste and utility fees, to streamline the statutes.
Updated Section 7-17-1 to remove the phrase 'It is the intent of the Legislature that the' and replace it with direct statutory language governing borrower and lender rights.
Revised Section 19-3-302 to change language from 'asserts a right' to 'recognizes' regarding the state's position on high-level nuclear waste placement.
Adjusted Section 53E-4-301.5 to renumber subsections and clarify that the state board must ensure assessments provide evaluative information and identify resource needs.
Changed Section 54-5-1.5 to modify fee caps for public utilities, adding specific percentage limits and clarifying the Supplemental Levy Committee's authority.
Updated Section 78B-6-102 to refine language regarding unmarried biological fathers' rights, emphasizing their responsibility to protect their interests and the state's interest in preventing fraud.
Changed the effective date of the bill from February 11, 2025, to March 14, 2025.