I was able to express to Sen Weiler how concerned we are about the overreach of the federal government and that we need strong state leaders to stand up.

I made a list of some of the important bills this session for us to discuss.

Hopefully other Impact Councils will be able to meet in person with their reps. Face to face definitely makes an Impact.

ACTION ITEMS FOR JAN 23RD THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH

*Tell your reps why you feel medical freedom is part of individual liberty and how you feel about vaccine coercion.
This relates to HB131 Vaccine Passport Prohibition.

*Remind your reps that their primary responsibility is the protection of your individual liberties. Share your thoughts on why it is important to you for Utah to push back against the federal government's unconstitutional acts. This relates to HB253 which allows the federal commission to refer unconstitutional acts to interim committees. Our organization strongly supports this bill.

* Tell your reps how you feel about the quality of education in Utah schools in regard to the Constitution and American history. This relates to HB179 Founder's Month, which designates September as a month where Utah can focus on American history and Constitutional principles.

* Express your thoughts about freedom of speech. Have you ever felt that your voice was silenced? This relates to HB 21 which requires an opportunity for public comment at public meetings. Hb21 is positive for freedom of speech.

*Share your thoughts about the transgender movement and the protection of youth from drugs and procedures that alter a body's natural development. There are several transgender bills this session.

If you do not know your reps yet put your address and that you are a constituent.

Hi everyone,
I hope you have had a good Monday. The session has been going almost two weeks. Here is a brief update of some of the bills:

SB 16 which prohibits transgender surgery and places a moratorium on puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones has already passed and is the law of the land. Because it passed with two-thirds or more support from the house and senate it doesn't have to be signed by the governor.

I am concerned that Rep Ivory's important federalism bill HB 253 that creates more usage of the federalism tracker by the interim committees hasn't been send to committee yet.

The flag bill passed the floor of the senate 17-10 and will now be heading to the house.

Election bills
HB 155 requires an independent third-party audit hasn't been assigned to committee yet.
HB 171 that stops alternative voting methods has been assigned to the government ops committee. The hearing date has not been assigned yet.

HB 202 increases the signature threshold. It has passed the house committee and is on the floor of the house to be voted on.

SB 100 is an important parental rights bill. It prohibits the school from withholding information to a parent about their child transitioning. It has passed the senate and house committee and is going to the house floor.

HB 215 School choice bill that allows public funds to be used at private schools has passed the house and senate and has been sent to the Governor.

HB 131 Vaccine passport Prohibition has passed the house and is being sent to a senate committee.

Watch our weekly video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BuQDx5oLTtA3hivE6

I am a member of the Davis Chamber Legislative Committee. We discussed several bills today. It is another way to try and keep up with everything happening during the session. This is Angie Osguthorpe the president of the chamber.

I just had to share a picture of this adorable puppy that was at my office today.

I was up at the Capitol on Friday. I was able to talk to several of our legislators about our organization and our concern about the overreach of the federal government. I felt it was very productive. Our Zoom call is on Monday at 9:00 pm.

Rep Lisonbee has been a friend for quite awhile. Grateful for the hard work that goes on during the session.

Reminder about our Impact Council Zoom call TONIGHT at 9 pm. Here is the Zoom link:
https://ripl.se/rN

Thank you everyone for a great Zoom call last night. Here is the link to the call for those that missed it.


https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/T0N5HgLpd9zY1GPoDpUSgIUfOIjT_po-l5Th-7_uCCPhMZv79pPA2waJ82ZjY-E.OjOD9cSh8VYRCDWC

Passcode: Z02X*#+E

TALKING POINTS FOR FEB 7 THROUGH FEB 18

*Share your thoughts on plurality voting versus one vote one person. Plurality voting such as RCV makes audits infeasible. Express your views on audits and how they safeguard elections. You can mention HB 155 specifically which is Rep Lyman's bill that would require an independent auditor.

*Communicate to your reps your views regarding the massive amount of land and corresponding resources the federal government has jurisdiction over within the borders of Utah. Send them the link to this article or share a few points from it.
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/01/16/u-s-house-gop-would-make-it-easier-for-feds-to-give-public-lands-away-to-states/

*Thank your house member for supporting the Founders and Constitution Recognition Bill. As of the day these points were written all of the house members except for Rep Hollins and Rep Garner voted in support, with Rep Romero absent. The senate has not yet voted. Let them know the importance you place on civics education.

*In our February Zoom call we talked about individual liberty and how it is the hope of all mankind; this includes being able to speak and act according to your set of beliefs. Explain why the Constitutional line that divides the state and federal jurisdictions is directly linked to our individual liberty and that our state leaders must jealously patrol that line.

*Let your house member know your feelings on the new flag. As of the day these points were written the senate had already voted on the new flag. "We have combined much that is beautiful, historical, and inspirational into our state flag. The desire of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers is to place the flag with its history before all the people, for with knowledge comes reverence and appreciation."

Important update for the session tomorrow. Rep Ivory's federalism bill and Rep Lyman's independent audit bill are in committee at 2:00 on Feb 8th in the house building room 30. Please attend if you are able!

Good news! Rep Ivory's federalism bill passed out of committee unanimously.

Carolyn Phippen is on the board for Utah Citizens for the Constitution. Her and I were able to talk with Rep Ivory after the committee meeting about important energy and ESG bills that have important federalism implications.

TALKING POINTS FOR FEB 7 THROUGH FEB 18

*Share your thoughts on plurality voting versus one vote one person. Plurality voting such as RCV makes audits infeasible. Express your views on audits and how they safeguard elections. You can mention HB 155 specifically which is Rep Lyman's bill that would require an independent auditor.

*Communicate to your reps your views regarding the massive amount of land and corresponding resources the federal government has jurisdiction over within the borders of Utah. Send them the link to this article or share a few points from it.
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/01/16/u-s-house-gop-would-make-it-easier-for-feds-to-give-public-lands-away-to-states/

*Thank your house member for supporting the Founders and Constitution Recognition Bill. As of the day these points were written all of the house members except for Rep Hollins and Rep Garner voted in support, with Rep Romero absent. The senate has not yet voted. Let them know the importance you place on civics education.

*In our February Zoom call we talked about individual liberty and how it is the hope of all mankind; this includes being able to speak and act according to your set of beliefs. Explain why the Constitutional line that divides the state and federal jurisdictions is directly linked to our individual liberty and that our state leaders must jealously patrol that line.

*Let your house member know your feelings on the new flag. As of the day these points were written the senate had already voted on the new flag. "We have combined much that is beautiful, historical, and inspirational into our state flag. The desire of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers is to place the flag with its history before all the people, for with knowledge comes reverence and appreciation."