UHESA Legislative News

The Fiscal Note on HB 156 (Parental leave bill) was released.  Analysts predict a cost of $8000 dollars for state systems to enact the change, but are also claiming that if 1,256 employee took advantage of the leave time, it would result in a cost of $12.6 million.  The estimate does not take into account the recruitment or retention effects the bill creates, however. https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0156.html

The Utah Public Employee's Association recently posted the organization's legislative priorities for the 2018 session -- the document can be viewed here: UPEA Priorities

The Daily Herald profiles the legislative representation from Utah County -- story can be found here: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/legislature/meet-your-legislators-representing-utah-county/collection_11989426-ff8f-11e7-9b61-575bb5849ea9.html#1

HB 156 update The status for HB0156 - Family Leave Amendments (Weight, E.) has changed.  Last Action: House/ 1st reading (Introduced)  Last Location: House Rules Committee  Recent changes: House/ 1st reading (Introduced)  http://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0156.html   

Legislative Advocacy Training - University of Utah  The Alumni Association of the University of Utah is holding a legislative advocacy training session for people who have signed up to be advocates on behalf of the University.  Info follows: _______________________________________________________ Greetings, University of Utah advocates and friends! Please save the date and plan to join us for an  advocate information session starting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16 , in the old law building at the U. Jason Perry, the U’s vice president for government relations, will provide helpful, in-depth information about the U's legislative priorities for 2018, and Frank Pignanelli will discuss tips on how to be an effective advocate. Lunch will be provided .     We’ll send a reminder and more details closer to the information session. Hope to see you there. The legislative session starts on Jan. 22, and the U is pursuing some essential and exciting goals this session. Thank you

Family leave bill -- update House Bill 156 from Rep. Elizabeth Weight has recently been returned to the House from Legislative Research.  It has not yet been assigned to committee. The bill would mandate 6 weeks of parental leave for state employees, including those in state higher ed. institutions. https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HB0156.html