Motion-picture Incentives  |  HB0078

HB78 removes the expiration date for certain film incentives focused on rural productions. It authorizes the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity to issue tax credit certificates for rural productions based on amounts determined in the previous legislative session.

The Utah State House of Representatives passed HB78 on February 28, 2024 by a vote of 47 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries. Furthermore, the film industry generally supports woke, Marxist ideology. Taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting movie productions that are associated with leftists.

Woke School Curriculum Ban  |  HB0303

HB303 updates Utah’s school curriculum requirements by prohibiting public-school employees, including teachers, from endorsing or disparaging any religious, political, or social beliefs, including LGBTQ+ views. It also bans the display of the LGBTQ+ flag in government schools while allowing for age-appropriate curriculum discussions.

The Utah State House of Representatives failed to pass HB303 on February 26, 2024 by a vote of 32 to 39. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill addresses the ongoing failures in public education by limiting ideological indoctrination. Academic performance has declined for decades, with fewer than a quarter of high school seniors proficient in core subjects like math and American history. Meanwhile, schools increasingly prioritize social engineering over academics. HB303 aims to refocus education on learning rather than advocacy, countering the shift toward politicized curriculum. Parents should seek alternatives, such as homeschooling or patriotic private schools such as FreedomProject Academy, which do not rely on government funding.

Foreign-owned Land  |  HB0516

HB516 bans certain foreign entities from owning land in Utah, targeting those owned or controlled by the governments of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, or entities with a majority interest from these countries. Restricted entities must sell any land they own in Utah within a year. The Department of Public Safety will maintain a list of such entities, oversee land transfer reports, investigate violations, and collaborate with county recorders. If an entity fails to comply, the state may auction the land.

The Utah State House of Representatives passed HB516 on February 23, 2024 by a vote of 72 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a great step toward preserving state sovereignty. Ultimately, allowing foreigners from countries that reject American values, such as Communist China, to purchase mass amounts of land is a sure way to lose national and state sovereignty. Non-Americans buying property is Utah compromises national security and impedes on citizens’ rights.

Ranked-choice Voting Ban  |  HB0290

HB290 aimed to repeal the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project, which supports the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for municipalities.

The Utah State House of Representatives passed HB290 on February 22, 2024 by a vote of 43 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because ranked-choice voting undermines the electorate’s ability to choose the best candidate in elections, threatens election integrity, and is designed to elect moderate-to-leftist politicians, which generally means they do not wholeheartedly adhere to the Constitution.

Precious Metals  |  HB0348

HB348 allows the Utah state treasurer to invest up to 10% of funds in specific budget reserve accounts in precious metals, exempting these investments from certain state money management rules.

The Utah State House of Representatives passed HB348 on February 22, 2024 by a vote of 52 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill takes a significant step toward restoring sound money principles and aligning with the U.S. Constitution’s monetary standards. Article I, Section 10, states, “No State shall … make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts.” By allowing the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of reserve funds in precious metals, HB348 helps protect the state’s financial freedom and return to a stricter constitutional practices.

Constitutional Sovereignty Act  |  SB0057

SB57 creates a formal process for the state Legislature to block federal laws or orders they believe violate Utah’s state sovereignty. It sets rules for passing a resolution to stop local enforcement of such federal actions and requires consulting the attorney general and notifying tribal governments. Once passed, the resolution becomes law and prevents state or local officials from enforcing the targeted federal directive. The bill also clarifies that inaction by the legislature doesn’t mean the federal directive is accepted as lawful.

The Utah State House of Representatives passed SB57 on January 20, 2024 by a vote of 57 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article VI, Clause 2, of the U.S. Constitution requires that federal laws be made “in Pursuance” of the Constitution in order to be the “supreme Law of the Land.” As such, any federal act that violates the Constitution is unconstitutional and therefore null, void, and of no force. Given that Article VI, Clause 3, further requires that state officials “shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution,” Utah legislators indeed have a solemn duty to uphold the sovereign right of the people to resist and obstruct usurpations of power by the federal government. Nullification is the Constitution’s solution to reining in out-of-control government.   

Illegal Immigration  |  HB0165

HB165 establishes requirements for federal officers releasing aliens (individuals illegally present in the United States) within Utah. Before such a release, federal officers must provide written notice three business days in advance to the state’s attorney general and the local county sheriff. The notice must include the release location, date, and time, as well as any known outstanding criminal warrants against the individual being released.

The Utah State Senate passed HB165 on February 26, 2024 by a vote of 63 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill upholds American sovereignty by reinforcing immigration laws and addressing the challenges posed by illegal immigration. Additionally, this measure helps protect local communities by ensuring that law enforcement is informed, and it supports the enforcement of immigration laws that safeguard the nation’s borders and uphold the rule of law, rather than enabling policies that weaken national security.

Carbon-capture Rules  |  HB0452

HB452 reforms the regulation of carbon capture and storage in Utah. It replaces two existing funds with a new Carbon Dioxide Storage Fund, and grants the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining the authority to set fees and manage the fund. The bill covers the state’s oversight of carbon storage facilities, especially after a project is certified as complete. It sets requirements for permits, monitoring, and liability for storage operators. The state will assume title and responsibility for storage facilities after project completion, with funds used for regulation, long-term monitoring, and remediation efforts.

The Utah State Senate passed HB452 on February 16, 2024 by a vote of 68 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill embraces carbon-capture practices aligned with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 goals, which undermines state sovereignty and prioritizes global environmental agendas over local interests. States should be cautious about adopting policies that may pave the way for increased federal or international influence on local land use and energy production.

Ranked-choice Voting Ban  |  HB0290

HB290 aimed to repeal the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project, which supports the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for municipalities.

The Utah State Senate rejected HB290 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 12 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because ranked-choice voting undermines the electorate’s ability to choose the best candidate in elections, threatens election integrity, and is designed to elect moderate-to-leftist politicians, which generally means they do not wholeheartedly adhere to the Constitution.

Student Safety  |  HB0119

HB119 allows teachers to carry or securely store firearms on school grounds, provided they complete annual defense training and have a valid concealed carry permit. Teachers can use biometric safes in classrooms and must keep firearms concealed unless facing an active threat. The program exempts them from liability for good-faith actions and keeps records confidential. Schools cannot bar teachers from participating.

The Utah State Senate passed HB119 on February 28, 2024 by a vote of 19 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right to defend ourselves and others is a God-given right protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Second Amendment, which states, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Firearm Merchant Codes  |  HB0406

HB406 prohibits the use of a specific merchant category code for firearms retailers in Utah, preventing financial entities from assigning or requiring the code for firearm-related transactions.

The Utah State Senate passed HB406 on February 28, 2024 by a vote of 21 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill prevents the unlawful use of credit card payment information to track firearms purchases. Recent adoption of a new merchant category code for “gun and ammunition shops” by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—a globalist collaborative linked to the United Nations—aids unconstitutional efforts by the federal government to conduct mass surveillance, which, in part, is intended to create a national gun-owner database and confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens. States should interpose between and nullify the actions of private or public entities that frustrate, if not blatantly violate, the Second and Fourth Amendment rights of the American people.

Homeschool Protection  |  SB0056

SB56 removes the requirement for a notary on homeschool affidavits in Utah. Parents or legal guardians can now file a signed affidavit to excuse their child from public school attendance for homeschooling without needing it to be notarized. The bill also ensures that local school boards cannot impose additional requirements on homeschoolers, such as keeping records or standardized testing. It simplifies the process while maintaining parental responsibility for the child’s education.

The Utah State Senate passed SB56 on January 29, 2024 by a vote of 29 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is one of the strongest parental-rights and homeschool-protection bills in the country. Government funding for private schools or homeschool families comes with strings attached, but this bill ensures that the government cannot interfere in a child’s education at home. It reinforces parents’ rights to direct their children’s education, a fundamental freedom protected under the Constitution.

State-Sponsored Preschool for All  |  SB258

SB258 expands the Utah Preparing Students Today for a Rewarding Tomorrow (UPSTART) program participation to all preschool children and residential certificate preschool providers.   

The Senate passed SB258 on March 3, 2023, by a vote of 26 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because this bill threatens educational freedom by attempting to displace traditional private and home education options in favor of a state-sponsored, universal preschool program. By means of curriculum controls and dependency on taxpayer funds, UPSTART effectively turns all participating preschools into government preschools. Moreover, education is not the role of government; a child’s education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents.  Forcing the citizens of Utah to hand over more of their hard-earned tax dollars to further support a compulsory, government-run, and failing K-12 school system violates their individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.

Federal Firearm Enforcement Limitation Act  |  HB219

HB219, the “Federal Firearm Enforcement Limitation Act,” prohibits state and local agencies from “implementing, enforcing, assisting, or cooperating in the enforcement of a federal regulation on firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.”

The Senate passed HB219 on March 3, 2023, by a vote of 20 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill, despite containing significant exceptions or loopholes, declares that the state will not enforce certain federal firearms regulations, while recognizing its commitment to securing “the right of individual Utah citizens to keep and bear arms” from “unconstitutional government interference.” Whenever the federal government assumes power to impose firearms restrictions in blatant violation of the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment, nullification of such acts by the several States is the proper remedy.   

Closing Abortion Clinics  |  HB467

HB467 prevents an abortion clinic from being licensed after May 2, 2023, and from operating on or after January 1, 2024, or when their license expires.

The House passed HB467 on March 3, 2023, by a vote of 56 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. Utah ought to forbid the practice of abortion entirely and secure the right to life for every preborn child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Closing Abortion Clinics  |  HB467

HB467 prevents an abortion clinic from being licensed after May 2, 2023, and from operating on or after January 1, 2024, or when their license expires.

The Senate passed HB467 on March 2, 2023, by a vote of 22 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. Utah ought to forbid the practice of abortion entirely and secure the right to life for every preborn child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

CHIP “Benefits” for Illegal Aliens  |  SB217

SB217 creates new Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) “benefits” for non-citizen children aged 18 or younger who are not lawfully present in United States.  

The Senate passed SB217 on March 2, 2023, by a vote of 25 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Utah, let alone be considered eligible for CHIP “benefits.” Besides, neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. CHIP, like Medicaid and other so-called federal and state-level ‘entitlement’ programs, relies on the unjust use and taxation of the American citizen’s income, a violation of not only Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, but the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment.   

CHIP “Benefits” for Illegal Aliens  |  SB217

SB217 creates new Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) “benefits” for non-citizen children aged 18 or younger who are not lawfully present in United States.  

The House passed SB217 on March 1, 2023, by a vote of 64 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Utah, let alone be considered eligible for CHIP “benefits.” Besides, neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. CHIP, like Medicaid and other so-called federal and state-level ‘entitlement’ programs, relies on the unjust use and taxation of the American citizen’s income, a violation of not only Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, but the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment.   

Prohibiting Instant Run-Off Voting in Municipal General Elections  |  SB291

SB291 would bar the use of instant run-off voting in municipal general elections.

The Senate failed to pass SB291 on February 28, 2023, by a vote of 12 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project, which enacted instant-runoff voting (IRV) or ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Utah, should be repealed. The various “alternative voting methods” under the IRV/RCV model are complicated, multiple-round, and unconstitutional processes that weaken election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters. These schemes’ ballot casting requirements cause voter disenfranchisement by undermining each citizen’s right to vote, and could deny them from being able to select the one and only candidate of their choice.

Rightful Return of Firearms Seized at Airports  |  HB461

HB461 provides that a firearm seized from an individual at an airport shall be returned to that individual if they are the rightful owner of and may lawfully possess the firearm.

The House passed HB461 on February 24, 2023, by a vote of 58 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill helps to restore the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. The Second Amendment guarantees that “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” while the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment prevent “any State” from depriving or denying “any person” of their “life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Contingency Voting in Primary Elections  |  HB205

HB205 would establish a majority-based runoff process in regular primary elections through contingency voting.

The House passed HB205 on February 17, 2023, by a vote of 38 to 36. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill would for all intents and purposes enact a form of instant-runoff voting (IRV) or ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Utah statewide. Contingency voting (CV) is just another version of the various “alternative voting methods” under the complicated, multiple-round, and unconstitutional IRV/RCV system that weakens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters. The scheme’s ballot casting requirements cause voter disenfranchisement by undermining each citizen’s right to vote, and could deny them from being able to select the one and only candidate of their choice.

State Funding of Low-Income Family 529 Plans  |  HB116

HB116 allows an individual experiencing “intergenerational poverty” to receive a state match of deposits into certain 529 savings accounts.  

The House passed HB116 on February 13, 2023, by a vote of 66 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because the funding of college tuition expenses or “tax-advantaged” education savings plans is not the role of government—rather, it is the responsibility of the students or private account holders themselves. The state has absolutely no business identifying persons of “intergenerational poverty” based on their family’s income history, and ought not to discriminatorily provide one group of individuals, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds at the expense of other, hard-working residents. In reality, this bill is counterproductive, and will only cause more debt, poverty, and government dependency.

Ban on Sex Mutilation Against Minors  |  SB16

SB16 bans “transgender medical treatments and procedures” against minor children.

The Senate passed SB16 on January 27, 2023, by a vote of 20 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because no person has a right to abuse a child using the pretext of LGBTQ+ ideology. Sex mutilation against minor children violates their unalienable right to life and limb, as it absurdly attempts to erase their biological characteristics with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Ban on Sex Mutilation Against Minors  |  SB16

SB16 bans “transgender medical treatments and procedures” against minor children.

The House passed SB16 on January 26, 2023, by a vote of 58 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because no person has a right to abuse a child using the pretext of LGBTQ+ ideology. Sex mutilation against minor children violates their unalienable right to life and limb, as it absurdly attempts to erase their biological characteristics with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Election Security  |  HB313

HB313 enhances election security and voter confidence by instituting a number of election and ballot-related security measures, including valid voter identification requirements, video surveillance of unattended ballot drop boxes, and an annual voter registration audit.

The Senate passed HB313 on March 2, 2022, by a vote of 22 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, guaranteeing equal protection of the right of citizens of the United States to vote.

Social Services Budget  |  HB7

HB7 is the social services base budget bill for the State of Utah. This bill appropriates $247,133,400 for FY 2022, plus $7,934,112,600 for FY 2023.

The Senate passed HB7 on January 27, 2022, by a vote of 26 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because social services represents the biggest base budget category in Utah, relying heavily on unconstitutional federal funding, caused in large part by continued participation in the state’s costly Medicaid programs. States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Ending Mask Mandates  |  SJR003

SJR3 terminated the public health orders that required the wearing of a mask or face covering in Salt Lake County, Summit County, Salt Lake City, or any other locality in Utah.

The Senate passed SJR3 on January 18, 2022, by a vote of 22 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because mask mandates should be opposed, as an individual’s non-injurious activities, including personal health care decisions, are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. To compel American citizens to cover their faces in such a manner is to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Limiting Presidential Executive Orders  |  HB415

HB415 prevents the enforcement of certain executive orders by the President of the United States, requires the Utah Constitutional Defense Council to review certain presidential executive orders, and authorizes the state Attorney General or Governor to seek to have the executive order declared unconstitutional.

The Senate passed HB415 on March 5, 2021, by a vote of 18 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because presidential executive orders should only be issued to enforce the U.S. Constitution and the “laws which shall be made in pursuance thereof” by Congress, according to Article 2 and Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Whenever executive orders issued by the President involve the assumption of unconstitutional powers, nullification of such acts by the states remains protected by the Bill of Rights.  

Civilian Review Boards  |  SB157

SB157 would require the Utah Department of Safety to assist counties and municipalities in establishing “citizen advisory boards.” Such local boards would have the “authority to review and make recommendations” regarding “police conduct or misconduct.”

The Senate passed SB157 on February 17, 2021, by a vote of 21 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because unelected ‘civilian review boards’ are an attempt to exert control over state and local law enforcement, a power that, under both Article IV, Section 4, and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed to be reserved to each state and–by devolvement–local government. In a republic, government is limited to rule of law of, by, and for the people, whose representative officials shall alone exercise legitimate civil authority.

Permitless Concealed Carry  |  HB60

HB60 allows persons 21 years of age or older in Utah to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

The Senate passed HB60 on February 5, 2021, by a vote of 23 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Election Security  |  HB313

HB313 enhances election security and voter confidence by instituting a number of election and ballot-related security measures, including valid voter identification requirements, video surveillance of unattended ballot drop boxes, and an annual voter registration audit.

The House passed HB313 on March 3, 2022, by a vote of 56 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, guaranteeing equal protection of the right of citizens of the United States to vote.

Social Services Budget  |  HB7

HB7 is the social services base budget bill for the State of Utah. This bill appropriates $247,133,400 for FY 2022, plus $7,934,112,600 for FY 2023.

The House passed HB7 on January 26, 2022, by a vote of 69 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because social services represents the biggest base budget category in Utah, relying heavily on unconstitutional federal funding, caused in large part by continued participation in the state’s costly Medicaid programs. States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Ending Mask Mandates  |  SJR3

SJR3 terminated the public health orders that required the wearing of a mask or face covering in Salt Lake County, Summit County, Salt Lake City, or any other locality in Utah.

The House passed SJR3 on January 21, 2022, by a vote of 45 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because mask mandates should be opposed, as an individual’s non-injurious activities, including personal health care decisions, are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. To compel American citizens to cover their faces in such a manner is to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Limiting Presidential Executive Orders  |  HB415

HB415 prevents the enforcement of certain executive orders by the President of the United States, requires the Utah Constitutional Defense Council to review certain presidential executive orders, and authorizes the state Attorney General or Governor to seek to have the executive order declared unconstitutional.

The House passed HB415 on March 2, 2021, by a vote of 55 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because presidential executive orders should only be issued to enforce the U.S. Constitution and the “laws which shall be made in pursuance thereof” by Congress, according to Article 2 and Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Whenever executive orders issued by the President involve the assumption of unconstitutional powers, nullification of such acts by the states remains protected by the Bill of Rights.  

Civilian Review Boards  |  HB283

HB283 would create the Community and Police Relations Commission in Utah. The commission, comprised of various state government officials and community members appointed for two-year renewable terms, would be required to address “systemic issues of inequality and racial disparities,” as well as report on “data collection” and “law enforcement transparency.”

The House passed HB283 on February 18, 2021, by a vote of 39 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the nays because unelected ‘civilian review boards’ are an attempt to exert control over state and local law enforcement, a power that, under both Article IV, Section 4, and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed to be reserved to each state and–by devolvement–local government. In a republic, government is limited to rule of law of, by, and for the people, whose representative officials shall alone exercise legitimate civil authority.

Permitless Concealed Carry  |  HB60

HB60 allows persons 21 years of age or older in Utah to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

The House passed HB60 on February 8, 2021, by a vote of 51 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.