(DVD run time: approximately 8:30, No taxpayer money was used in the production of this video)

As Utah’s 2010 General Legislative Session ended, there were a number of bills worth calling to your attention.   Although this videp is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the significant measures considered by this year’s legislature, it will draw your attention to many of the “higher profile bills” debated in the Utah House and the Senate.

NOTE:  Rep. Frank did NOT support the cigarette tax increase because he thought it was bad tax policy.  Target taxing minority, addicted populations is never a good idea and runs counter-intuitive to the basic universal tax theory of:  Lowering the Rate and Spreading the Base.  Also, Rep. Frank did NOT support “Healthcare Reform,” as proposed in Rep. David Clark’s HB294, but believes that the private sector’s continued concerns related to this proposal warrant additional consideration before the Clark Proposal is implemented into the law.

Shortly after an early evening meeting at the Capitol Wednesday, where nearly 40 House Republicans met, the following statement related to former Rep. Kevin Garn’s resignation was released:

“We respect former Representative Garn’s decision to resign and believe it was appropriate. While not condoning the action, we wish for closure and healing for Cheryl Maher and the Garn family. We hope the people of Utah understand that members of the Legislature do not condone any illegal, unethical or ill-advised behavior.”