My Sponsored Legislation
During the 2025 General Legislative Session, I served on the:
House Education Committee
House Government Operations Committee
Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Vice Chair
During the session, I sponsored and passed several pieces of legislation regarding firearm safety, criminal justice, government efficiency, and many more important issues. Here is a list of my bills and what they proposed:
My Sponsored Legislation
HB143 Firearm Safety Incentives - Offers tax credits for individuals and organizations that complete certified firearm training courses, aiming to increase public awareness and safety.
HB195 Firearm Retention Amendments [PASSED] - Requires better protocols for the management of weapons in their custody, including ensuring firearms are properly stored when not in active use to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
HB271 Meeting or Procession Disruption Amendments - Enhances penalties for individuals who disrupt meetings or public processions, aiming to strengthen protections for the orderly conduct of government and public events.
HB294 Infectious Disease Procedures Amendment [PASSED] - Provides updates to quarantine protocols and public health measures for the prevention and control of disease transmission.
HB392 Unlicensed Driver Amendments - Provides greater enforcement measures for individuals operating vehicles without a valid driver's license, with an aim to improve road safety and compliance.
HB432 Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Enforcement Modifications - Modifies penalties and the procedures for managing violations, with an emphasis on protecting public health and reducing youth access to such products.
HB476 Tax Return Donation Amendments - Allows individuals to make charitable donations through their state income tax returns to support the School Meals Debt Relief Fund.
HB477 School Trespass Amendment [PASSED] - Increases penalties for individuals who unlawfully enter or remain on school grounds without permission, with the aim of enhancing school safety and security.
HB508 School Data Amendment [PASSED] - Improves the accuracy, security, and accessibility of information for educational planning and decision-making.
HB526 Government Records Access and Management Amendments - Streamlines the process for accessing government records, enhance transparency, and clarify exceptions related to the disclosure of sensitive information.
HB538 Judgment Information Amendments - Clarifies and streamlines the process of recording, maintaining, and reporting judgments, ensuring more efficient and transparent handling of court decisions.
HB539 Criminal Justice Modifications - Makes changes to probation rules, expands who can qualify for parole, adjusts sentencing guidelines, and updates the rules for releasing offenders.
Floor Sponsored Legislation
SB102 Public Education Reporting Amendments (Sen. Fillmore) [PASSED] - Updates the requirements for how data is reported by schools and districts, focusing on making the reporting process more streamlined, transparent, and accessible, while improving the consistency and comparability of the data.
SB163 Government Records Amendments (Sen. Harper) - Modifies exemptions, enhances records request procedures, and clarifies the responsibilities of record custodians, to ensure better accountability and more efficient handling of records under the Government Records Access and Management Act.
SB299 Assault Modifications (Sen. Brammer)- Reclassifies certain assault offenses, revises the criteria for determining felony or misdemeanor levels, and adjusts penalties, in order to provide clearer definitions and enhance the consistency of sentencing related to assault crimes.
Co-Sponsored Legislation
HB87 Drug Trafficking Amendments (Rep. Gwynn) [PASSED] - Increases penalties for individuals involved in the trafficking of controlled substances and refines the legal definitions related to drug distribution offenses.
HB81 Fluoride Amendments (Rep. Gricius) [PASSED] - Revises rules for adding fluoride to public water systems, setting health and safety standards while defining local authority responsibilities and oversight measures for compliance.
HB133 Dangerous Weapons Amendments(Rep. Lisonbee) - Provides clarification to the unlawful use of firearms and explosives, as well as adjustments to penalties and regulatory measures aimed at enhancing public safety and preventing weapon misuse.
HB226 Criminal Amendments (Rep. Pierucci) [PASSED] - Includes updates to sentencing guidelines, adjustments to definitions related to certain offenses, and changes to procedures for handling criminal cases, aiming to improve justice system efficiency and fairness.
HB230 Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments (Rep. Teuscher) [PASSED] - Aims to foster the growth of blockchain technology and digital assets by providing clearer regulatory frameworks, supporting innovation, and enhancing security in the digital sector.
HB393 Banning Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions and Elections (Rep. Pierucci) - Seeks to ban foreign funding in ballot propositions and elections in Utah, aiming to ensure that election financing remains within the control of U.S. citizens and residents, protecting the integrity of the state’s electoral process.
HB464 State Sovereignty Fund (Rep. Elison) [PASSED] - Establishes the State Sovereignty Fund in Utah, a designated fund aimed at supporting the state's efforts to assert its constitutional rights and defend against federal overreach.
HB474 Regulatory Oversight Amendments (Rep. Wilcox) [PASSED] - Clarifies the procedures for rule making, updates compliance monitoring, and enhances enforcement mechanisms to ensure more effective regulation and accountability of state agencies.
HCR8 Concurrent Resolution on State Innovation for Transition from Government Benefits to Self-reliance (Rep. Strong) - Encourages the state of Utah to implement innovative approaches to transition individuals from government assistance to self-reliance, promoting personal responsibility and economic independence.