LEGE TREND. COVID Relief Bill Western States

Where: Utah

The Utah Legislation:

• H.B. 3005 — Pandemic Response and Consultation Act
• H.B. 3007 Substitute — COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Amendments for First Responders
• H.B. 3009 — Local Government Emergency Response
• S.B. 3006 — COVID-19 Financial Relief Funding
• S.B. 3001 — Pandemic Response Appropriations Adjustments

How did Utah Legislature pass the bill?

• 1st ever all virtual special session
• In 2018, Utah voters approve allowing the Legislature to be able to call itself into emergency special session
•  lawmakers will post their bills online at least 48 hours before the session begins
• each bill will provide a place for the public to give online feedback
• comments will not be visible to the general public

Salt Lake Tribune | Utah Legislature calls historic special session to address coronavirus impacts