Rep. Trevor Lee

Maddy summarySB 148 amends Utah's legislative oversight procedures by renaming the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and updating its structure and authority. The bill changes committee membership requirements, modifies when the committee can hold closed meetings, and requires the Legislative Auditor General to conduct audits upon the committee's request. It also updates how the Office of Administrative Rules reviews and manages state regulations. This procedural bill affects committee operations and administrative rule processes but contains no budget changes or direct impact on public services.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Utah election laws to clarify how voter registration information is classified and shared. It allows voters who previously had private registration records to reclassify them as public unless they take steps to maintain privacy, and requires election officials to notify affected voters about this change. The legislation also adds new protections against unauthorized access to voter lists, requires the lieutenant governor to publish data on at-risk voters, and modifies how ballot titles are prepared for constitutional amendments. These changes affect all Utah voters, election officials, and political organizations that handle voter registration data.

Maddy summarySB 47 reauthorizes all existing administrative rules used by Utah state agencies, ensuring their continued operation without requiring new approvals. This affects Utah state agencies directly, as it preserves their current day-to-day regulations governing public services and compliance. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, unless overridden by a two-thirds legislative vote before May 1, 2026, with additional provisions for gubernatorial approval or veto overrides.

Maddy summaryHB 571, titled "Immigrant Amendments," primarily targets immigration enforcement within Utah's state systems. It prohibits Utah financial institutions from accepting certain forms of identification and requires money transmitters to verify senders' immigration status before international transfers. The bill also mandates employers to verify work eligibility, imposes penalties for hiring undocumented workers (including personal liability for medical costs), and restricts undocumented immigrants from qualifying for first-time homebuyer assistance. Additionally, it requires county jails to share prisoner immigration status with federal agencies upon request and prevents local governments from blocking cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates 900 South in Salt Lake City as "Charlie Kirk Boulevard" and amends Utah law to establish a process for the Legislature to special-name class C roads (local streets under municipal control). It requires municipalities and the Department of Transportation to coordinate on signage and naming, while limiting municipal control over such roads once designated by the Legislature. The bill specifically names 900 South as Charlie Kirk Boulevard for future highway maps and signage, with no funding or policy changes beyond the naming. It affects Salt Lake City and the Department of Transportation regarding road signage and jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryHB 175 restricts political activities for entities receiving Utah government contracts or state grants. It prohibits contractors and grant recipients from participating in political campaigns, devoting significant resources to influencing legislation, or advocating for legislative action as their primary objective. The bill also bans these entities from making political contributions. Violations can lead to contract termination or denial of future funding, effective July 1, 2026. It does not affect individual political rights or nonpartisan voter education activities.

Maddy summaryHB 200 increases penalties for transporting or harboring aliens when the victim is under 13 years old, elevating some offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. It expands victims' legal rights by allowing lawsuits for "aggravated exploitation of prostitution involving a child" under human trafficking laws and gives Utah's attorney general authority to sue suspected traffickers. The bill also clarifies that providing humanitarian aid (like medical care or housing) through religious or charitable organizations isn’t a violation. It directly affects victims of trafficking - especially children - and law enforcement prosecuting these offenses. No new funding is allocated, and existing protections for public benefits remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryHB 173 creates a new temporary parking permit specifically for expectant mothers in Utah. It allows pregnant individuals, confirmed by a physician, to park in accessible parking spaces using a $15 fee-based placard valid for up to one year. The bill amends existing parking laws to define "expectant mother," require physician certification, and specify placard design and display requirements. This directly affects pregnant residents seeking convenience in accessible parking, while maintaining existing disability permit rules and procedures. The bill makes no changes to accessibility standards or fees for people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryHB 287 repeals Utah's driving privilege card program, which allowed undocumented immigrants to obtain limited driving authorization. It prohibits the Driver License Division from issuing these cards after May 6, 2026, and removes provisions for multilingual driver's exams. The bill also requires insurance providers to offer coverage to people without driver's licenses and creates a rebuttable presumption of fault for insurance claims involving "unlawfully present individuals" in accidents. These changes affect undocumented immigrants who currently use privilege cards and alter insurance and driver licensing procedures in Utah. The bill makes related technical updates to Utah Code sections, with most provisions taking effect July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 399 prohibits schools from measuring, grading, tracking, or collecting data on students' character traits or implementing character education programs. It repeals existing requirements for civics and character education in Utah schools and bans administrative staff from using character-based assessments. The bill directly affects public school students and educators by removing mandated character education practices and data collection. It also creates parental rights to receive reports and investigate character education issues, while amending multiple Utah education codes to reflect these changes.