Sen. Todd Weiler

Co-sponsor HB 225

Passed · Utah House · Co-sponsor

School Zone Speeding Amendments

Maddy summaryHB 225 modifies school zone speeding penalties by raising the speed threshold for first-time offenses from 30 to 35 miles per hour above the posted limit. Drivers convicted of speeding 35 mph or faster in school zones may now be required by a court to perform compensatory service, such as assisting crossing guards. This bill directly affects drivers who speed near schools, changing when mandatory penalties apply and introducing community service as an option. The key change reduces the speed threshold where penalties apply, shifting from 30 to 35 mph for first offenses. The bill is currently pending in the House after recent Senate review.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances school zone safety by increasing penalties for severe speeding, directly improving transportation safety standards near schools.90% confidence

Passed Mar 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 331

In committee · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor

Pain Medication Amendments

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text, provisions, or summary of SB 331 "Pain Medication Amendments." The "Summary" field in the bill details is empty, and the recent actions only describe procedural steps (e.g., committee referrals, returning to rules) without explaining the bill's content or policy changes. Without the bill text or a substantive summary, it is impossible to describe what the bill does, who it affects, or its key mechanisms. Therefore, a factual summary cannot be generated from the available information.

In committee Mar 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 513

Failed · Utah House · Co-sponsor

Utah Commission for Earthquake Preparedness

Maddy summaryHB 513 creates the Utah Commission for Earthquake Preparedness to coordinate statewide efforts for earthquake safety. The commission, made up of 11 voting members (including agency directors, academic experts, business representatives, and legislators), will assess earthquake risks, develop annual action plans to reduce property damage and economic harm, and report progress to state officials. It must meet quarterly, prioritize risk-reduction strategies, and submit annual plans by January 1, 2031, when the commission will sunset. The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to staff the commission but provides no new funding, relying instead on existing nonlapsing appropriations for its operations.

Failed Mar 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 111

Signed into law · Utah House · Co-sponsor

Workers' Compensation Amendments

Maddy summaryHB 111 clarifies when an individual with a disability is considered the employer of someone providing home and community-based services under Utah's workers' compensation law. It specifically defines the circumstances under which a person receiving care (like a home health aide) would be treated as an employer for workers' compensation purposes. The bill makes technical changes to Section 34A-2-103 of the Utah Code to ensure proper coverage for workers in these arrangements. This directly affects individuals with disabilities who employ personal care providers in their homes. The bill does not appropriate funds or change existing insurance requirements.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies employer status to ensure home care workers receive proper workers' compensation coverage, protecting their benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Signed into law Mar 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 274

Vetoed · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor

S.B. 274 Administrative Law Judge Amendments

Vetoed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 230

Signed into law · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor

State Purchasing Amendments

Signed into law Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 150

Signed into law · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor

S.B. 150 Exercise of Religion Amendments

Signed into law Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 267

Signed into law · Utah Senate · Lead sponsor

S.B. 267 Respite Care Amendments

Signed into law Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 460

Signed into law · Utah House · Co-sponsor

H.B. 460 Government Employee Conscience Protection Amendments

Signed into law Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 12

Signed into law · Utah House · Co-sponsor

Employer Disclosure for Veterans

Signed into law Mar 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor