Week Four

These teachers from Duchesne make a difference in the lives of students. I was glad to listen to their needs and concerns.

 I can’t believe we’re past the halfway point of the 2018 legislative session. It’s been a busy week on the Hill. Here’s a little of what went down the fourth week.

• HB175-comes to us from Representative Stratton. It has stalled in committee, but he is still working to bring it to the House Floor. This bill creates a regulatory committee that will oversee county, municipal and state administrative rules. I oppose this bill in it’s current form, because we already have this authority in our legislative committees. I do not believe we need to create more bureaucracy to offset work which should be done in our committees.
• SCR1-The resolution to send Martha Hughes Cannon to Washington has passed the Senate and House. A new statue will be commissioned and sent to the Hall of Statues in the US Capitol Building in 2020. I was proud to vote in favor of this amazing woman and all that she stands for.

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Tuesday night, I took a few minutes to meet with this scout troop from Wanship. I am grateful for leaders and kids who take an interest in our government.

​HB181-presented by Representative Marc Roberts, this bill allows for zero regulation on foods that are produced and sold from home-based businesses. Although I am in favor of less regulation on home-based businesses, I had to vote against this bill. I didn’t feel it accomplished what the sponsor intended, and it created gray areas. Without this bill, a person can already sell raw produce, baked goods and certain processed foods which are made at home or produced in a garden without any state regulation.

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This awesome kids came all the way from Manila to visit the Capitol. I was happy I got to spend a few minutes with them.

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• HB164-Early Childhood Task Force was presented to the Floor by Representative Cutler. It was defeated. This bill created additional bureaucracy to look at ways to improve early childhood development. I believe we have enough oversight when it comes to early education, so I voted nay.

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I had the privilege of speaking with this homeschool group about the importance of our constitution.

• HB195 and 197-The Medical Cannabis Policy were presented by Representative Brad Daw. I voted in favor of both of these bills. This legislation will provide clear guidelines for who can produce and prescribe medical cannabis if the ballot initiative passes in November.

HB258-Womens’ Cancer Screening Notification ammendments presented by Representative LaVar Christensen. This bill will require physicians to notify women who may have dense breast tissue that additional screening may be necessary. I voted in favor, because I think women should be informed and have the right to choose whether or not they want additional screening. It passed the house, just barely.

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My daughter and her friend, Michael came to visit me this week.

This week, I had the opportunity to meet with high schoolers from Manila, who made the long trek to the Capitol for a field trip. I was able to meet with a homeschool group from Morgan. We talked about constitutionality and the important role it plays in legislation. My daughter Madi and her friend Michael came to visit Thursday. On Friday, I had the opportunity to meet with teachers and school board members from District 53. All in all, it was a pretty great week. 
​ As always, I am thankful for the opportunity to represent you on the Hill. Please contact me at loganwilde@le.utah.gov with any questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting my family and I in this adventure.

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