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R Utah Senate · District 22

Sen. Heidi Balderree

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Total votes
2,329
all sessions
Attendance
96%
45 missed
Higher than 82% of chamber peers
With party
91%
of cast votes
Lower than 100% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
5%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 93% of chamber peers
Sponsored
78
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
78 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
78
Primary
20
Co-sponsor
58
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Co-sponsor HB 397
Passed · Utah House · Co-sponsor
School Fee Waiver Amendments

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed summary of HB 397, only its title and basic procedural history. Without the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties described in the text, a factual summary cannot be generated. The title ("School Fee Waiver Amendments") suggests changes to fee waiver programs, but no concrete details about who qualifies, which fees are affected, or how the amendments would operate are provided. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or an official summary would be required.

Passed Mar 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HCR 6
Signed into law · Utah House · Co-sponsor
Concurrent Resolution Urging Changes to Federal Homelessness Regulations

Maddy summaryUtah's HCR 6 is a non-binding resolution urging federal agencies to reform homelessness programs. It specifically requests HUD and the Interagency Council on Homelessness to: grant Utah waivers from rigid federal rules (like the Continuum of Care Program), simplify the costly Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) reporting requirements, allow states to set their own performance measures instead of federal standards, and shift funding to flexible block grants. These changes aim to give Utah greater control over local homelessness programs, enabling tailored solutions like sober living facilities and step-down housing for people with mental health needs. The resolution directly affects Utah's state and local governments, which currently face federal restrictions on how they can design and fund homelessness services.

HousingSupports HousingBill urges federal reforms to improve homelessness programs, simplifies reporting, and seeks flexible funding - aligning with housing support indicators like addressing homelessness and enabling effective housing solutions.92% confidence
Signed into law Feb 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 1
Signed into law · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor
Public Education Base Budget Amendments

Maddy summarySB 1 adjusts Utah's public education funding for fiscal years 2025-2026 by setting the weighted pupil unit (WPU) rate at $4,674 per student. It requires the State Board of Education to provide annual budget adjustment data and allows flexibility in per-teacher supplies funding if needed. The bill appropriates $149.6 million for 2025 operations and $8.3 billion for 2026, primarily from the Uniform School Fund and Income Tax Fund. School districts, charter schools, and state education agencies directly receive these funds to cover student enrollment costs and program support. The changes ensure funding aligns with enrollment shifts and inflation while maintaining property tax levy guarantees only during valuation changes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $8.3B for 2026 education funding, increasing public education budget via WPU rate and state funds, directly advancing public service funding.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill sets WPU rate at $4,674/student and appropriates $8.3B for 2026 education funding, directly increasing school budget allocations.95% confidence
Signed into law Feb 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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