What happened on Tuesday, 30 January 2024
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Hope Scholarship Program offers funds for eligible students' education expenses starting in 2022.
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The West Virginia bill introduces new vehicle registration renewal fees for Class A and G vehicles.
Sandy City Council, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Council members praise local arts guild's community impact and encourage support for upcoming performances.
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Supreme Court of Appeals can now waive oral arguments in contested election cases.
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Utah enacts tax cuts while committing to funding for education and social services.
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Bill amends contested elections procedures for key state offices in West Virginia
Sandy City Council, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling reports 111,162 tons of trash collected in 2023.
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West Virginia creates fund to manage finances and expenses of Hope Scholarship Program.
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New bill clarifies legal definition of law-enforcement officers in West Virginia.
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Legislation bans registered sex offenders within 1000 feet of school-based health centers.
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Legislation updates certification and training requirements for correctional officers in West Virginia.
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Parents must notify county superintendents about children's participation in learning pods or microschools.
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Senate committee reviews SB 91, enhancing transparency in compensation for local officials.
Sandy City Council, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Sandy City enhances homelessness efforts and secures $9 million for bridge replacements, boosting community infrastructure.
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New bill recognizes law-enforcement powers of correctional officers and updates certification requirements.
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New law prohibits registered sex offenders from entering school-based healthcare facilities in West Virginia.
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Hope Scholarship funds now cover various educational services and expenses under new guidelines.
Sandy City Council, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Sandy City discusses housing bills and celebrates Arts Guild's growth and community impact.
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Senators debated SB69, a proposal to cut the individual income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55% and make the change retroactive to the current tax year. Supporters framed the cut as pro-growth; opponents pressed for details on household savings and potential impacts to funding for social services and housing.
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Organizations receiving over $1000 in taxpayer funding must disclose revenues and expenditures.
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Correctional officers gain authority to detain and investigate state law violations at facilities.
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New bill imposes penalties for sex offenders near school-based health clinics in West Virginia
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Third substitute SB57, the Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act, passed the Senate after conference committee changes adding tribal notification and a National Guard carve-out; the bill passed 24–5 and will be returned to the House for the speaker's signature.
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Delegates introduce House Bill 5359 focusing on jails and prisons in West Virginia.
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Legislation mandates disclosure of revenues and compliance for organizations receiving substantial taxpayer funds.
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Senators approved a substitute for SB18 reducing the local match for certain ag water conservation projects and passed SB125 to raise the connection threshold for a secondary-water exemption from 1,000 to 2,500 connections, prompting questions about which distributors would be affected.
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Delegate Dillon presents House Bill 5365 to West Virginia Legislature for further review
Sandy City Council, Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Council members express flexibility on committee assignments while discussing the importance of longevity in roles.
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New regulations prohibit political activity with grant funds and impose severe penalties for fraud.
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Legislators define conditions for school attendance exemptions under Hope Scholarship Program in West Virginia.
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The Utah Senate approved a rules resolution to move several provisions from statute into Senate rules, passed a mirrored statutory cleanup in SB97, and advanced reauthorization of administrative rules in SB136 amid minority concern about committee referral protections.
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Municipal water utilities must allocate funds for free bottled water amid service outages.
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Legislation limits landowner liability for mountain biking on leased government land
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Amendments clarify Hope Scholarship operations while preserving education providers' autonomy and rights.
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New bill mandates disclosure of RFP applicants and taxpayer fund usage in West Virginia.
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New bill requires funding for free bottled water when municipal water service fails.
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New regulations established for West Virginia's Hope Scholarship program regarding student confidentiality and requirements.
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Legislation amends liability limits for landowners leasing land for recreational mountain biking.
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Board establishes auditing procedures for Hope Scholarship accounts and education service providers.
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Legislation clarifies protections for law enforcement and judicial personnel in explicit conduct cases.
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President Mindy Benson leads a prayer to guide Utah's leaders and citizens towards progress.
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New legislation requires open captioning and audio descriptions for accessible movie showings.
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Department of Education to allocate funds for Hope Scholarship based on enrollment and applications
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The board approved a proposed rule to formalize procurement and oversight of voluntary products (dental, vision, supplemental life and similar coverages) for state employees under Act 533 of 2023; the rule will proceed to public comment and potential legislative review.
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Legislature introduces bill to regulate Internet Service Providers under Public Service Commission authority
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West Virginia creates nine-member board to manage the Hope Scholarship Program effectively.
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Senate Bill 85 aims to integrate doula support into Utah Medicaid, enhancing health outcomes.
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New bill mandates pawnbrokers to retain property for five days before altering or disposing.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The Employee Benefits Division presented changes to the medical drug formulary, proposing exclusions for most medically administered specialty drugs to force case-by-case review; the board approved the recommendations and asked for periodic reporting on appeals.
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New rules impact student eligibility for West Virginia's Hope Scholarship Program from 2024.
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New law shields election officials from threats and harassment during and after elections.
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Legislature passes bill to improve safety measures for election workers during elections
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Students must meet specific requirements to enroll in West Virginia's Hope Scholarship Program.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
At a State Board of Finance meeting, Treasurer Larry Walman and investment staff said the state’s portfolio topped $11 billion with $93 million in second-quarter earnings; the board voted to raise the target book-return range for Jan–Mar 2024 to 3.30%–3.40%.
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Senators approve resolution clarifying adjournment date to ensure clear constitutional interpretation.
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Legislators propose strict rules against creating multiple political committees to avoid contribution limits.
Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation announces new language initiatives and showcases national treasures through various exhibits.
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The Hope Scholarship Fund will facilitate financial support for eligible students under new guidelines.
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New regulations prohibit political contributions while state contracts are being negotiated or performed.
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Children in learning pods or microschools gain exemptions from compulsory school attendance requirements.
Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
The committee recorded a motion and second to approve prior minutes (no roll-call tally recorded), received an announcement that district investment posters will be publicly released, and attempted but did not complete adjournment because a second was not recorded.
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New bill enhances protections and security measures for West Virginia election workers
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
On first reading the House introduced H.841 (access to blenderized whole foods diet for tube-fed individuals), H.842 (forgivable loan incentive for Vermont Law School graduates), and H.843 (jurisdiction of the Vermont Human Rights Commission); Senate Bill 18 (flavored tobacco) was referred to Ways & Means.
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New bill limits civil remedies for disclosure of illegally intercepted communications on public matters
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Senate committee sessions advance various bills addressing taxes, education, and public safety.
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Senate passes bills addressing breach notifications and extends domestic violence case processing deadlines.
Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
The Cherokee National Treasures Advisory Committee reported on rotating exhibits and new mentorship signups for FY25, noting Thomas Muscrat’s 'Carving Out a Community' exhibit (Jan. 14–May) and other displays at regional museums. The committee invited national treasures to host classes as part of a 10‑slot annual mentorship program.
Yellowstone, Montana
Commissioners pass resolution to establish study commission election on February 13, 2024.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House read and adopted HCR 142, recognizing January 27, 2024 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont; a member recounted family survivor history and introduced Heidi Fishman of the Vermont Holocaust Memorial.
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Senate Bill 85 approved to study Utah Lake's contribution to Great Salt Lake water supply.
Yellowstone, Montana
On Jan. 30 the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 24-15 to set a public hearing on forming a Yellowstone County Government Study Commission, approved claims numbered 24-106 through 24-109, and passed the consent agenda; the public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3108.
Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
At a Cherokee Nation cultural committee meeting, staff reported nearly $32,000 spent supporting Cherokee artists and outlined language-preservation steps including a teacher institute, scholarships and a 50th‑anniversary reprint of the Durbin Feeling Dictionary. Upcoming events include a Trail of Tears art reception (April 4) and Watercress Fest (April 26).
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Senator Harper moves and passes two amendments clarifying cybersecurity breach reporting requirements.
Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas
The Goodland Planning Commission voted to reduce a required front-yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet so a property owner can place additional shipping-container storage units on Caldwell Avenue; staff reported no neighborhood opposition from three callers and recommended approval.
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Senate Bill 52 would include certain regional service-center teachers in previous salary increases and tie state funding for service centers to cost-of-living indexing; the Senate advanced the bill to third reading after a brief floor presentation.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont House ordered a third reading of H.363, a bill that would bar discrimination based on hair type, texture and protective styles in public accommodations and schools; the committee reported the bill favorable as amended and the House approved committee amendments by voice vote.
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Bill mandates House and Senate begin each session with Pledge of Allegiance to state flag
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A substitute to Senate Bill 116 requires notice and a five-day hold for animals impounded in eviction cases and clarifies 'personal animal' definitions to help reunify owners and reduce shelter confusion.
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate read and adopted Joint Resolution 42 setting a post‑adjournment meeting window, passed S.154 on third reading (State Plane Coordinate System), and placed several bills on the notice calendar or referred them to committees for consideration; roll‑call tallies were not included in the transcript.
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The Senate advanced first substitute Senate Bill 106, exempting self-contained, small-capacity cold-plunge therapy baths from Department of Health swimming-pool rules while adding an amendment that requires continuous filtration and sanitation.
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New bill bans foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land in West Virginia
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The Utah State Senate passed Senate Bill 85 to add Medicaid coverage for doula services, with supporters saying the change improves maternal and infant health and can reduce Medicaid spending by preventing premature births and cesarean deliveries.