2026 Week Three Wrap Up

It’s hard to believe the third week of the session is coming to a close. Busy days make the weeks fly by. This week, I welcomed wonderful visitors from District 62, made good progress on several bills I am sponsoring, and continued working toward common-sense solutions. I remain committed to the principles that matter most: keeping costs low for families, holding government accountable to the people, and ensuring our community remains the best place to call home.

As this 45-day legislative session continues, I invite you to stay connected to the process by following the daily calendars, committee meetings, and live-streamed debates at le.utah.gov.

District 62 at the Capitol

This week, several people from my district reached out while visiting the Capitol. Although my schedule is almost always full with meetings, committee responsibilities, and floor time, I always try to make time to say hello to those who reach out. 

I met students from Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Capitol, attending an event hosted by the Utah Medical Association. Our healthcare workers are vital to our state, and it’s encouraging to see the next generation taking an interest in these professions.

I also met visitors from Provo and Timpview High Schools who were at the Capitol to learn more about the legislative process. These students were members of various extracurricular groups. We had 2 student board members, district student advisory members, and the student governments from both schools.

On Friday, we finished the week strong, with even more friendly faces. Jennifer Partridge and Teri McCabe from the Provo City School Board led us in the morning prayer and the pledge to open Floor Time.

Additionally, Mariita, a BYU student pursuing a nurse practitioner degree reached out to ask whether she could sit with me during House Floor Time. I am always happy to have people interested in learning more about the legislative process come and experience it firsthand. 

Bills Continue to Progress

Several of the bills I am sponsoring this session are advancing toward becoming law. I presented HB 199 – Health Data Amendments before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill favorably, and it is now on the Senate Second Reading Calendar, where it will be voted on by the full chamber for the first time. 

HB 22 – Vintage Vehicle Amendments was voted on in the House this week and passed with only one vote against it. The bill has already passed through the Senate Rules Committee and has been referred to the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee. 

Utah County TANF

This week, I also had the unusual opportunity to sit on the other side of a Request for Appropriations (RFA). I advocated for the Utah County Human Services Program designed to help break the poverty cycle and asked the committee to appropriate federal funds we receive for that purpose toward it. While the investment is substantial, the benefits of this program for our community are significant, and the skills and resilience individuals develop through it will, in turn, help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient again rather than relying on benefits. This program gives those who have experienced trauma and massive upheaval in their lives the resources they need to overcome these hardships. 

Happening on the Hill: Water for the Great Salt Lake

Utah is taking meaningful, concrete steps to preserve the Great Salt Lake. This month, the state moved to acquire the US Magnesium plant and its associated water rights. This move will secure over 100,000 acre-feet of water annually for the lake. It’s a significant, long-term step to strengthen the lake’s health, protect its economic and recreational value, and preserve this vital natural resource for future generations.

Sponsored Bills and Progress