Representative Matt MacPherson

2026 General Session

Turning ideas into law takes listening, collaboration, and a willingness to work through the details. Here's a look at Matt's work during the 2026 Utah General Legislative Session.

Leadership Vice Chair
Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee
Committee House Education Committee
Committee House Government Operations Committee
Signed Into Law

Five Bills. Signed Into Law.

These bills sponsored by Matt passed the Utah Legislature and were signed into law during the 2026 General Session. Each started with a problem and a practical approach to solving it.

Featured Legislation
HB148
✓ Signed Into Law

School Meals Debt Relief

Creates a School Meals Debt Relief Fund so Utahns can voluntarily donate through their state income tax return to help pay outstanding student meal debt in Utah schools.

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✓ Signed Into Law
HB136

Unlicensed Driver Amendments

Updates Utah law governing unlicensed drivers, including vehicle impound provisions and enforcement tools available to law enforcement.

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✓ Signed Into Law
HB539

Public Safety Modifications

Updates Utah law involving public safety and prosecution, including domestic violence protections and pretrial release standards.

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✓ Signed Into Law
HB82

Judgment Information Amendments

Reduces the amount of sensitive personal information required on certain judgment liens, replacing full Social Security numbers with the last four digits.

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✓ Signed Into Law
HB392

District Court Amendments

Establishes procedures for certain constitutional challenges in Utah district courts, including a three-judge panel process.

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Representative Matt MacPherson during the legislative session
Representative Matt MacPherson at the Utah State Capitol
Additional Work

Other Sponsored Legislation

Not every proposal introduced during a legislative session becomes law. These measures were also part of Matt's work during the 2026 General Session.

HB302
Government Speech Neutrality Amendments
Did not become law
HB581
Autonomous Vehicle Amendments
Did not become law

Common Sense Leadership at the Capitol

Matt will continue listening to West Valley City and Magna and working on practical solutions to the issues facing our community.