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KUER The Utah Legislature wrapped up its 2021 General Session Friday at midnight. Lawmakers passed more than 500 bills. The Utah Legislature closed out its 2021 General Session late Friday night after passing 503 bills. With the ongoing pandemic, the 45-day meeting of lawmakers was unlike any before. Masks were required in the Capitol, plexiglass dividers were installed, and the public was able to comment virtually during committee hearings. “It s allowed for people to have more input than probably ever before in the history of the legislative session,” said Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. “It’s something I hope continues.” Gov. Spencer Cox said he was grateful there were no COVID-19 outbreaks at the Capitol during the session. ....
KUER A Utah legislative committee approved a bill that creates harsher penalties for people charged with rioting. A bill that increases penalties and eliminates bail for rioting passed a Utah legislative committee Wednesday. The proposal from Sen. David Hinkins, R-Ferron, is in response to last year’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice. During the presentation to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Hinkins brought members of the armed neighborhood watch group United Citizens Alarm to present the bill with him. Casey Robertson said he formed the organization after a motorist was shot by protesters in Provo last year. “The citizens of Utah overwhelmingly support harsh penalties for riotous, violent and unlawful behavior,” Robertson said. “If this bill passes, violent criminals will think twice before destroying our towns and threatening and harassing Utah citizens.” ....