Legislative Update

Here is a brief update of the legislative watchlist:

• HB233 "Environmentally Restricted Zoning Districts" Michael Morley R-Spanish Fork. OPPOSE. The League is working on an agreement with Rep. Morley to address his concerns without the need for this bill. Fingers are crossed.
  
• SB30 "Creation of New School District Amendments" Carleen Walker R-Cottonwood Heights. SUPPORT. I haven't heard about any serious opposition to this bill so I'm hoping for smooth sailing. Sen. Howard Stephenson specifically asked me about this bill at a luncheon last week and I let him know that it is critical for us that it pass. This bill goes before the Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee tomorrow morning (1/25).
• SB41 "Forms of Municipal Government" Carleen Walker R-Cottonwood Heights. This bill would do away with the form of government Draper currently operates under (Council/Manager by Ordinance). The impetus of this bill is related to the issues they've had in Bluffdale and other communities recently.
  
• HB334 "Eminent Domain" Aaron Tilton R-Springvill. We were expecting a bill addressing eminent domain for trails to be introduced this session so here it is. I haven't had time to review it yet so I'll follow up with a position once I've had a chance to review it.