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2021 Legislative Update: Week 6

We have just a few days left in this year's legislative session, with a lot of bills still to pass. I am grateful for my constituents' involvement. I wanted to take a moment and relay some information back to you about what has happened this past week. 

With just one week left, I want to encourage you to reach out if you have any last-minute thoughts or concerns on legislation being worked on in the Utah House of Representatives.

Thank you,
Representative Rex Shipp
House District 72

Bill Highlight

I wanted to update you on where H.B. 106 Adoption Tax Credit is in the lawmaking process. This bill enacts individual income tax credits for adoption expenses. I am happy to report that this bill has passed the Utah House of Representatives and will soon be voted on by the Utah Senate. My goal is to ensure adoption is as hassle-free as possible, and those who might not have the funds to adopt are still given the opportunity. 

Putting Money Back in the Hands of Deserving Utahns

The Utah State Legislature presented legislation that will provide approximately $100 million in tax relief to Utah citizens. Though Utah’s economy is in an advantageous position compared to other states, many Utahns are struggling, and lawmakers want to provide tax relief where it will make the biggest difference. Three bills, S.B. 153, S.B. 11, and H.B. 86, target families, veterans, and elderly citizens and further boost Utah’s economic success.

Executive Appropriation Committee Recommends Historic Utah State Budget 

The Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) finalized recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The recommendations include increased funding for education, healthcare, housing, infrastructure and transportation, and a significant tax cut. 

The EAC budget recommendation now advances to the full Legislature for consideration before the session closes March 5. The 2022 fiscal year begins July 1. Read the full press release here. 

Vaccine Update

In coordination with local health departments, government entities, and the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an Executive Order updating the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan and stating vaccine eligibility criteria. View the full executive order here and learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine here. 

Vaccines are now available for: 
  • Healthcare workers
  • Long-term care facility staff and residents
  • First responders
  • Ages 65 and older
  • K-12 teachers and school staff
  • Ages 16 and older with certain underlying medical conditions (list of medical conditions)

Week 6 Video Update

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

Bills Passed During The 2021 Session

For a list of bills passed by the Utah House thus far, click here. 

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