Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

APPEARS IN Legal & Legislation

2011 Utah Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Utah Legislature adjourned sine die on March 10.  Governor Gary Herbert signed into law three pro-gun bills, all of which went into effect on May 10.

House Bill 75, sponsored by state Representative Curtis Oda (R-14), clarifies where law-abiding citizens may possess and carry firearms near schools.  HB 75 limits the definition of “school premises,” for the purpose of firearm possession restrictions, to the grounds of elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education and within the actual buildings of preschools and child-care facilities.  HB 75 was signed into law by the Governor on March 21.  

House Bill 214, also sponsored by state Representative Curtis Oda (R-14), would adjust Concealed Firearm Permit fees by reducing the fee for initial issuance from $35 to $29.75 and increasing the fee for renewal from $10 to $15.  This adjustment aligns the fees charged for the permits with the actual costs associated with issuance.  The Governor signed into law HB 214 on March 21.  

Senate Bill 36, sponsored by state Senator John Valentine (R-14), will require that a non-resident applicant for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) who lives in a state that recognizes the validity of a Utah CFP or has reciprocity with Utah’s CFP law, must hold a permit from the applicant’s state of residence.  The Governor signed SB 36 into law on March 22.

Also enacted as of May 10 is House Bill 219, sponsored by state Representative Carl Wimmer (R-52), which designates the Browning-designed M1911 as the official state firearm.  The Governor signed this bill into law on March 16.  

Unfortunately, other pro-gun bills failed to pass to during the 2011 session.  These bills are now dead.

House Bill 129, sponsored by state Representative Wimmer, would have allowed concealed carry without a permit.  HB 129 was never brought up for a vote on the House floor.

House Bill 424, sponsored by state Representative Paul Ray (R-13), would have provided that mere possession of a firearm, whether visible or concealed, does not constitute Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, Trespass or similar offenses.  This bill was introduced too late in the session to receive a hearing.

House Bill 223, sponsored by state Representative Stephen Sandstrom (R-58), would have rolled back the existing law so that an innkeeper could only deny accommodations for firearm possession if such possession is unlawful.  HB 223 died on the House floor by a 22 to 48 vote.

TRENDING NOW
MA Supreme Judicial Court Holds Old Nonresident Carry Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional But Upholds New Law

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

MA Supreme Judicial Court Holds Old Nonresident Carry Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional But Upholds New Law

On March 11, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts issued two decisions concerning the Commonwealth’s firearms carry licensing scheme for nonresidents.

Washington Post Admits that Anti-gun Lawfare “Cannot be the Solution” to Crime

News  

Monday, March 17, 2025

Washington Post Admits that Anti-gun Lawfare “Cannot be the Solution” to Crime

In a turnabout worthy of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Washington Post (WAPO) published an editorial last Tuesday criticizing the gun control movement for ignoring the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and pursing its agenda in ...

Canada: A Fresh Gun Ban as Trudeau Exits

News  

Monday, March 17, 2025

Canada: A Fresh Gun Ban as Trudeau Exits

Just three months ago, Canada’s Liberal government announced that an additional 324 so-called “assault-style” firearms had been added to the list of banned guns established under then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2020.

VPC Recycles Old Campaign Against .50 Caliber Rifles

News  

Monday, March 17, 2025

VPC Recycles Old Campaign Against .50 Caliber Rifles

It’s been some time since we have talked about one of the oldest, most extreme anti-gun organizations, the Violence Policy Center (VPC).  Back in 2022, we noted the organization wanted then-president Joe Biden’s administration to reclassify ...

Washington Post Gets It Almost Right About Restoration of Second Amendment Rights

News  

Monday, March 17, 2025

Washington Post Gets It Almost Right About Restoration of Second Amendment Rights

Last week brought yet another installment in the ongoing saga of The Washington Post’s (WAPO) pivot toward “individual liberties and free markets” in its opinion section.

Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday

Friday, March 14, 2025

Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday

On Tuesday, March 18th, the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 5098, a gun-free zone expansion bill. The hearing has been set for 10:30AM.

NRA Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights

News  

Second Amendment  

Friday, February 7, 2025

NRA Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights

Today, the White House announced a new Executive Order to protect and expand the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. This is the first action taken by President Donald J. Trump to carry through ...

Vermont: Crossover Day Defeats All Anti-Gun Bills for 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

Vermont: Crossover Day Defeats All Anti-Gun Bills for 2025

Today, March 14th, is  the "crossover" deadline in the Vermont legislature. Bills that fail to advance out of the chamber of origin are considered "dead" for the session.

Grassroots Spotlight: Freedom Firearm & Defense

Take Action  

Monday, March 17, 2025

Grassroots Spotlight: Freedom Firearm & Defense

Throughout the State of Texas, you will almost always find yourself within proximity of a Shooting Range or Gun Store. 

Colorado: FOID Bill Passes House Judiciary With More Amendments

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Colorado: FOID Bill Passes House Judiciary With More Amendments

Yesterday, March 11th, Senate Bill 25-003 underwent another transformation during a late-night hearing in the House Judiciary committee, ultimately passing with amendments along a party-line vote. 

MORE TRENDING +
LESS TRENDING -

More Like This From Around The NRA

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.