Maddy summaryHB 134 amends Utah's laws governing the transfer of probation or parole supervision between states under the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision. It changes the fee for individuals seeking such transfers, requires that offenders must first be under Utah's supervision before applying, and mandates courts or the Board of Pardons and Parole to report arrest warrants for offenders supervised in other states to the National Crime Information Center. The bill also merges two existing reporting requirements for the Bureau of Criminal Identification and repeals one outdated section. These changes directly affect individuals on probation or parole transferring supervision, Utah's Division of Adult Probation and Parole, and state courts handling related warrants.
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Maddy summaryHB 123 clarifies that individuals convicted of certain sex, kidnapping, or child abuse offenses in another state must register on Utah's Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry if they would be required to register in the state where the crime occurred. The bill specifically requires out-of-state offenders to register for the same duration they would serve in the original jurisdiction (either 10 years or for life, depending on the offense). It makes no changes to existing registration periods or requirements for Utah convictions, only addressing the jurisdictional overlap for out-of-state offenses. This directly affects people convicted of specified crimes in other states who move to or reside in Utah.
Maddy summarySB 130 modifies how Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands funds Jordan River projects, requiring consultation with the Jordan River Commission before spending and allowing funds for improvements along the river's entire length. It creates a matching grant program where counties or municipalities can receive state funds (up to $2 million for FY 2027) if they provide equal matching funds for projects that increase recreational access or improve public safety along the river. The bill also updates rules for partnerships with organizations for river maintenance, invasive species removal, and law enforcement patrols. These changes directly affect local governments and river management groups seeking to enhance public access and safety on the Jordan River.
Maddy summarySB 25 modifies Utah's public employee retirement systems to clarify and adjust specific rules. It changes the definition of "bona fide termination of employment," clarifies judges' retirement service credit cannot be transferred to Tier II systems, and allows attorney general staff to elect to transfer retirement benefits or opt out of retirement systems (with immediate vesting of employer contributions). The bill also updates membership on the Retirement Council and adjusts procedures for appealing retirement decisions. These changes affect state employees, judges, and attorney general staff covered under Utah's retirement laws.
Maddy summaryHB 528 requires Utah school districts to report specific open enrollment data - including school capacity, enrollment numbers on key dates, and nonresident student requests - to the State Board of Education. The State Board must then publish this data online, including school-specific enrollment rates and contact information for open enrollment staff. This affects all Utah public school districts and makes enrollment transparency requirements more accessible to families and the public. The bill does not change enrollment standards but mandates standardized reporting to improve visibility into district enrollment patterns.
Maddy summaryHB 446 amends Utah's conflict of interest disclosure rules for candidates running for local office (municipal, county, school board, or special district positions). It requires candidates to disclose unresolved federal or state tax liens and criminal convictions (with exceptions) on their disclosure forms. The bill also updates definitions to exclude individuals required to file such disclosures from certain criminal background checks by public employers. All submitted disclosure statements must be posted publicly on municipal or county websites until election day. This bill makes no changes to existing disclosure requirements beyond adding these new disclosure items.
Maddy summaryHB 434 clarifies that reports on child welfare fatalities submitted to the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel and Health and Human Services Interim Committee must include non-redacted content (only names and addresses may be redacted), preventing full confidentiality. It updates Utah’s statutes to ensure these oversight bodies receive complete reports detailing near-fatalities or deaths, including recommendations for policy changes or training. The bill affects child welfare agencies (like Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services) and legislative committees responsible for reviewing these reports. Key provisions require agencies to share full reports with committees by September 1 each year, with only identifying information redacted, to inform potential legislative changes.
Maddy summaryHB 434 is a technical amendment bill that updates administrative procedures and terminology within Utah's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It directly affects HHS staff, local health departments, and service providers by clarifying the department's authority to audit local health funding, updating job qualification requirements for leadership roles, and changing outdated terms like "targeted case management" to "case managers." Key provisions include allowing the Office of Public Guardian to access certain protected information when needed, requiring the Division of Services for People with Disabilities to prioritize least restrictive settings for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and aligning fetal death certificate procedures with current practices. The bill makes no new funding commitments or changes to service eligibility, focusing solely on clarifying existing administrative structures and references.
Maddy summaryHB 25 amends Utah's retirement system to update record-keeping rules for participating employers and clarify withdrawal procedures for certain entities. It extends the required record retention period from 3 to 4 years after employee retirement or death, modifies eligibility for entities withdrawing from the retirement system (including nonprofits and mental health providers), and repeals a provision about opioid prescribing policies (unrelated to retirement administration). These changes affect public employers, retirement systems, and entities seeking to withdraw from participation. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and was signed into law on March 20, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 25 modifies Utah's retirement law to allow retired emergency services workers (such as police officers and firefighters) to return to work within one year of retirement without losing their retirement benefits, provided they earn no more than $15,000 or half their final average salary (whichever is less) annually. The bill excludes certain payments like small stipends, expense reimbursements, and insurance premiums from counting toward this earnings limit. It also requires retirees to be at least 50 years old (for public safety roles) or 55 (for firefighters) to qualify and adjusts the earnings limit annually for inflation. These changes apply specifically to those reemployed by a different participating employer in an "affiliated emergency services worker" role.