2021 Legislative Update: Week 1
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The 2021 Legislative Session is underway. This Session will be unlike any other. We have a lot of work to do to ensure our state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the next few weeks, I will be updating you on what I am working on and the legislative session's highlights.
Below you will find information about the first week of the legislative session and a few helpful links. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Thank you,
Representative Rex Shipp
House District 72
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Virtual Access To Meetings
You can click here to see which committees I am in, as well as watch the meetings. I have been assigned to:
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
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Bill Highlight
Throughout the legislative session, I want to make sure you stay informed about the work I am doing on your behalf. Each week I will highlight a different bill and link you to where you can read more. This week I am highlighting H.B. 157. This bill:
- Amends the definition of excessive price.
- Permits the Division of Consumer Protection to issue a subpoena for certain documents under certain conditions.
To read more about this bill, click here. To see what other bills I am working on this session, click here.
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Policy Priorities
We have a lot of work to do over the forty-five-day session. A few of our policy priorities are:
- Broaden Economic Success
2020 brought a host of economic challenges, but Utah was well prepared to meet them. Allocating taxpayer funds in a way that maximizes each dollar, prepares us for the next crisis, and broadens economic success to each corner of the state will be critical to Utah’s continuing economic rebound and future prosperity.
- Build a Connected Future
Continued investment in transportation, recreation, and technology infrastructure projects will provide the foundation for Utah’s long-term prosperity and quality of life.
- Extend Opportunity to All
Efforts to improve access to healthcare, housing, and education will open the door of opportunity to everyone in the state. Utah can only reach its full potential when all Utahns can make the most of their individual talents.
- Balance Emergency Power
Finally, after facing a global pandemic for almost a year, it is apparent that we must reassess how we respond to emergencies to allow for swift action, but never at the expense of the will of the people.
To read more about our policy priorities, click here.
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Representative Shipp's Legislative Page
I have served as your Representative since 2019. It has been the honor of my lifetime. To see my official page and information about me, click here.
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