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.
Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee
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.
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.
Read HB148 →Unlicensed Driver Amendments
Updates Utah law governing unlicensed drivers, including vehicle impound provisions and enforcement tools available to law enforcement.
Read HB136 →Public Safety Modifications
Updates Utah law involving public safety and prosecution, including domestic violence protections and pretrial release standards.
Read HB539 →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.
Read HB82 →District Court Amendments
Establishes procedures for certain constitutional challenges in Utah district courts, including a three-judge panel process.
Read HB392 →
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.
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.