6 (SALT LAKE CITY) – Dozens of new Utah laws went into effect today (Wednesday) after being passed earlier this year by the Legislature. 31 pieces of legislation sprung into life, including Utah’s new immigration strike force, transportation and technology projects and stiffer penalties for underage drinkers who drive. Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said the state has hired four, full-time investigators to target felony-level crimes committed by undocumented residents. The price tag for the new enforcement is just under $900,000, financed with stimulus funds. The Legislature also approved $33 million to go towards USTAR for new technology and $40 million for the construction of the Mountain View Corridor. 2009-07-01T17:01:49Z 31 new Utah laws enacted today 4574 2009-07-01T13:01:00Z false 2009-07-01T13:01:00Z news 2009-07-01T17:01:49Z