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2021 Legislative Update: Week 3

The third week of the 2021 Legislative Session has come to an end. Despite the pandemic, we are working hard and getting a lot done. Many of my bills have been passed through committees and are on their way to the floor. However, there is still much to do in the remaining three weeks! 

Below you will find some helpful links and information about the third week of the 2021 Legislative Session. If you have any questions, concerns, or thoughts on the legislative process, please reach out to me. I appreciate your feedback, and I am grateful you have trusted me with the responsibility to represent you at the legislature

Sincerely,
Representative Robert Spendlove
Utah House of Representatives, District 49

Bill Highlight

This week I am highlighting H.B. 308 Covid-19 Vaccine Amendments. This bill will: 
  • Prohibits a governmental entity from requiring that an individual receive a vaccine for COVID-19
If you would like to read more about this bill, click here. If you would like to see what bills I am working on this session, click here. 

COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccines are now available for: healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff and residents, first responders, Utahns 70 and older, and K-12 teachers and school staff. Contact your local health department or school district to schedule your vaccination. All local health departments are experiencing a high volume of calls and website traffic as demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is high. Please understand that they can only distribute as many vaccines as they receive each week, and appointments fill up quickly. Everyone who wants the vaccine will get it over time.  

Tax Bills

This week, the House passed HB 86-Social Security Tax Amendments, which provides tax relief for many living on a fixed income. 

The House Revenue and Taxation Committee also passed HB 161 Military Retirement Tax Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci. This bill creates a nonrefundable income tax credit for military retirement pay. 

Fallen Officer Resolution 

This week, the House honored Utah’s fallen officers. We are grateful for the sacrifice of Officer Nate Lyday and the many others who risk their lives protecting us.

Independent Redistricting Commission

Appointments to the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission were named this week. The appointments are: 
  • Governor Spencer Cox appointment: Chairman Rex Facer 
  • President Stuart Adams appointment: Lyle Hillyard
  • Speaker Brad Wilson: Rob Bishop
  • President Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson joint appointment: N. Jeffrey Baker
  • Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne appointment: Christine Durham
  • House Minority Leader Brian King appointment: Pat Jones
  • Senate and House Minority joint appointment: William Thorne

The commission will work to redraw district boundaries within our state, following updates from the census. You can find Speaker Wilson and President Adams' joint statement here.

Week Three Video Update

For a quick video update about the third week of the session, click below!

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: 
  • House Health and Human Services Committee
  • House Revenue and Taxation Committee
  • House Rules Committee
  • Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Bills Passed During The 2021 Session

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

Representative Spendlove's Legislative Page


To see my official page and information about me, click here. 

CONTACTING REP. SPENDLOVE

  • To reach out directly to me, email: rspendlove@le.utah.gov Include “Constituent” in the subject line
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