SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal to ban gay conversion therapy for minors encountered pushback in conservative Utah on Friday as state lawmakers questioned whether it’s too restrictive for therapists talking about sexual orientation with young clients. Supporters of the measure said it allows discussion about sexuality, as long […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday that he backs a legislative push to ban some types of gay conversion therapy that he called “barbaric” but added that defining what constitutes conversion therapy is vital. “How we define conversion probably is the key issue there, but some […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposed ban on abortions sought only because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome passed the Utah Legislature on Thursday, sending the measure to Gov. Gary Herbert’s desk. The legislation that easily cleared a final vote in the state Senate contains a so-called […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are proposing sweeping changes to the state’s tax system, including a reduction of the sales-tax and the addition of new taxes on services ranging from haircuts to legal work. The Desert News reports that details released to reporters Tuesday show real estate, health care and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah House has passed a proposal to ban most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation. The Tuesday vote sends to the state Senate the measure that opponents warn is likely unconstitutional and could embroil the state in a costly legal fight. Supporters argue it […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is moving closer to shedding low alcohol limits for beer in grocery stores, despite opposition from the Mormon church and a number of local brewers. The state Senate easily passed a measure on Tuesday that would bring it in line with most other states. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A bid to ban marriage for 15-year-olds in Utah has cleared its first hurdle with support from women who have left polygamous groups. Democratic Rep. Angela Romero had originally proposed a ban on all marriages under 18, but agreed to an amendment for older teenagers […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are considering a bill to designate the Gila monster as the state reptile. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Republican state Rep. Bill Lowry sponsored the legislation after prompting by students at Lava Ridge Intermediate School in Santa Clara, who conducted a science project on […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal to ban almost all hand-held cellphone use while driving has failed the Utah House. The Monday vote came after lawmakers said they were worried it would be too harsh on drivers without making a large enough difference in safety. Supporters of the bill […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal that would allow autonomous vehicles on Utah roads has passed another legislative hurdle. The Deseret News reports the unanimous committee vote on Monday sends the measure to the full Senate. It has already passed the House of Representatives. Sen. Gregg Buxton says driverless-car testing would […]
