Rep. Jefferson Moss

Maddy summarySB 332 extends the repeal date of Utah's Artificial Intelligence Policy Act from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027. This procedural bill modifies the existing law's expiration date without changing the policy's content or creating new regulations. It directly affects the current Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (Title 13, Chapter 72), delaying its termination. The bill has no funding impact and takes effect on May 7, 2025, unless overridden.

Maddy summarySB 213 exempts businesses that manufacture energy storage devices or equipment from paying sales and use tax on physical materials used to build these products and on machinery, equipment, and standard repair parts. The bill defines "qualifying energy storage manufacturing facility" to determine eligibility for this tax break. It also includes minor technical adjustments to existing tax code without requiring new state funding. This change directly lowers operational costs for qualifying manufacturers in Utah.

Maddy summaryHCR 9 is a resolution calling for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming to form an interstate energy compact. It directs Utah's Governor's Office of Energy Development to start talks with the other two states about creating a regional partnership focused on shared energy challenges like grid reliability, renewable development, and infrastructure projects. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but encourages collaboration on energy policy, transmission, and federal advocacy. It specifically asks Idaho and Wyoming to join Utah in developing this compact framework.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (SJR 7) urges Utah's six U.S. Congressional members to support state authority over election processes. It emphasizes federalism principles from Utah's constitution and the Tenth Amendment, calling for congressional action - including potential constitutional amendments - to affirm states' power to govern elections and campaign finance rules. The resolution does not change laws or affect voters directly; it is a formal statement urging federal representatives to champion state election authority.

Maddy summarySB 227 establishes new rules for providing electricity to large-scale users, specifically targeting customers requiring 100 megawatts or more of power (like major industrial facilities or data centers). It creates a defined process for utilities to evaluate and contract for these large requests, including requirements for system upgrades and cost estimates. The bill exempts these services from some rate regulations while maintaining safety standards and requires the Public Service Commission to create a "flexible tariff" and set rules for sharing transmission costs between large users and regular customers. This directly affects large commercial and industrial electricity consumers and their utility providers in Utah.

Maddy summarySB 239 modifies Utah's Inland Port Authority to expand its ability to fund infrastructure, environmental projects, and economic development on or near designated port land. It specifically allows private owners of contaminated land to develop distribution centers there and requires the board to annually review the authority's legal powers. The bill also clarifies how the authority can use existing funding for environmental sustainability and adjacent land development, while adjusting board structure and payment timelines. These changes aim to streamline port development without new state funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to the Utah state code to align sunset and repeal dates with a standardized format established during the 2024 legislative session. It directly affects various statutes across multiple titles, ensuring that expiration dates for laws and regulations are consistent and clear. The legislation also updates specific dates for the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Board and clarifies budgetary flexibility for local education agencies. By fixing these administrative details, the bill ensures that the state's legal framework accurately reflects previous legislative decisions without changing the underlying policies.