Sen. Dan McCay

Maddy summaryHB 75 reauthorizes all existing administrative rules used by Utah state agencies, ensuring they remain in effect without requiring new legislative action. This procedural bill directly affects state agencies by preventing their current rules from expiring, without creating new policies or requiring additional funding. The bill takes effect on May 7, 2025, as signed into law by the governor on March 25, 2025, and is a routine renewal of established regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 112 prohibits peace officers from requesting the suspension of a driver's license or vehicle registration for window tinting violations related to windshields (allowing less than 70% light transmittance) or front side windows (allowing less than 35% light transmittance). The bill does not change Utah's existing window tinting standards but removes the penalty of license or registration suspension for these specific violations. This directly affects drivers with such tinting violations and peace officers during traffic enforcement. The bill takes effect on May 7, 2025, and has no financial impact or additional requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 60 updates Utah's tax code with multiple technical changes affecting taxpayers and tax administration. It repeals outdated provisions, clarifies when the State Tax Commission can share income tax data with workforce services for public assistance eligibility, and sets limits on interest payments the commission makes. The bill also requires online marketplace sellers to file federal forms with the tax commission, updates rules for commercial energy tax credits, and creates a new deduction for individuals repaying taxable Social Security benefits. It repeals an expired enterprise zone tax credit and extends carry-forward periods for certain business tax credits. These changes primarily impact individual taxpayers, businesses, and state agencies managing tax compliance.

Maddy summarySB 18 amends Utah's campaign finance rules to clarify restrictions on contributions during legislative sessions and veto periods. It exempts federal campaign contributions made by non-lobbyists for candidates running for federal office from the usual ban on contributions to state officials during these periods. The bill also makes it a crime to give federal contributions with the intent to influence or reward state officials (including legislators, the governor, or their campaigns) for official actions. These changes apply to all state officials and governors, with violations punishable as class A misdemeanors. The bill focuses on defining terms and tightening prohibitions around federal contributions used to influence state-level decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 274 amends Utah water rate regulations to allow municipalities to set different rates based on water conservation efforts, such as tiered pricing for secondary water. It requires transparency in rate-setting by mandating public notice for changes and standardized rate classifications with reasonable bases, including conservation. The bill also establishes advisory boards for municipalities serving over 10% of customers outside city limits, with membership percentages reflecting those outside boundaries. Additionally, it clarifies special district fee limits and requires itemized fee statements for residential customers. These changes directly affect municipal water suppliers, retail customers, and special districts managing water services.

Maddy summaryHB 208 removes the requirement for urban farmers to submit an annual renewal application to maintain their property tax assessment under Utah's Urban Farming Assessment Act. It directly affects landowners already enrolled in the program who previously had to reapply yearly. The bill allows county assessors to request additional information only in specific circumstances, while keeping the initial application process intact. It also makes minor technical updates to the law and applies retroactively to current assessments. This change simplifies administrative requirements for qualifying urban farms without altering tax rates or eligibility criteria.

Maddy summarySB 230 amends Utah's state symbols to establish "Utahn" as the official term for residents of Utah, replacing the previous designation in state law. This procedural change updates Utah Code Section 63G-1-601, specifically adding "Utahn" to the list of state symbols (section 9). The bill takes effect on May 7, 2025, and has no financial impact or additional provisions. It directly affects how Utah residents are officially referred to in state documents and communications.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending Utah's constitution to require that proposed constitutional amendments be published for 60 calendar days immediately before a general election, replacing the current two-month publication period. It would affect how constitutional amendments are processed, mandating this specific publication window in at least one newspaper per county as defined by statute. The amendment must be published before voters decide on it during the election. If approved by voters, the change would take effect on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySB 116 lowers Utah's corporate and individual income tax rates from 4.55% to 4.5% for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. It directly affects businesses and individuals who pay Utah income tax by reducing their tax liability. The bill amends specific tax code sections to reflect this rate reduction and applies retroactively to all 2025 tax years. No new funding is appropriated, as this is solely a rate adjustment. The changes take effect May 7, 2025, with retroactive application to January 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 306 amends Utah tax codes to redirect existing sales and use tax revenue toward revitalizing convention centers, primarily affecting municipalities hosting such facilities. Key provisions include changing how .25% county sales taxes can be used for convention center projects, adjusting the distribution of the Hotel Impact Mitigation Fund, and transferring control of a state highway portion to a local municipality. The bill uses existing tax revenue streams without new appropriations, focusing on financing upgrades to support convention center operations. It directly impacts local governments managing convention centers and the hotel industry through revised fund allocation rules. The changes aim to streamline funding for convention center revitalization while updating related tax distribution mechanisms.