Progress

Utah's HJR35 Update - One Step Closer!

Monday was a big day for HJR35! Things turned out well after presenting the bill in committee. Thanks to those on the House Health and Human Services Committee who voted unanimously to pass HJR35 out favorably! It also was unanimously recommended to go on the Consent Calendar. That moved it more quickly to the House Floor, where it was heard today and passed (with the only dissenting vote from Rep. John Dougall and 8 absent).

Now to see how quickly it goes from here. Not sure if it will be assigned to a Senate Committee or if it will go to the Senate floor next. Sen. Howard Stephenson has agreed to sponsor it once it gets to the Senate.

For those following from Utah, if you haven't already asked your Senator to support the bill, please kindly do so ASAP!

You can find your Senator using this tool: http://le.utah.gov/GIS/findDistrict.jsp

To all who have taken time to contact legislators, thank you! This is exciting progress in helping bring more awareness about a very difficult condition.