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The bill also sets an experience threshold for building officials—six years of construction-trades experience was proposed—intended to ensure technical expertise for code interpretation. Representative Peterson said Appendix A of the building code requires 10 years and the six-year figure was a compromise to accommodate rural jurisdictions that may struggle to meet a 10‑year threshold.

Stakeholders voiced mixed reactions. Taz Bieser of the Utah Home Builders Association said the association’s client supports the bill. Jared Tingey of the League of Cities and Towns said some cities have unresolved concerns about the six-year experience requirement and imprecise language about “unprofessional conduct” and planned to continue work with the sponsor. Representative Dunnigan expressed caution and asked for further work on the details to avoid creating staffing pressures for municipalities.

Representative Kyle moved a favorable recommendation; the committee passed the substitute by roll call (8–2, Representatives Dunigan and Ivory recorded as nay). The sponsor said he is willing to continue working with cities and commissions to refine technical points before floor action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee - January 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Peterson brought HB 58 (first substitute) to require DOPL licensing for building officials, set experience thresholds, add duties to the Uniform Building Codes Commission, and shift permit-fee allocations to fund a part‑time oversight position; the committee passed the substitute 8–2.","taxTitle","2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",78171,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6367104,"Committee adopts substitute for HB 19 to route serious child-labor complaints to DPS SBI",1476,134000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5&start=134&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6367104/Utah/Committee-adopts-substitute-for-HB-19-to-route-serious-child-labor-complaints-to-DPS-SBI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367104-2e9a3e876533891f4b5c3c9489c43325/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088128&Signature=W2EXAb-7e72sVTPhQGC6Gt9d13N6aXH7z8biX5fVUI1RjBkWVE~vd3EB1BfeT~MLppQypvIHx0diI1RKOHshreAk6-t6hUs6e~HqPqBrPcRD9bWLRmFfBmHU0atjuB9SGZokaA7PJf~c1nSWbXlQkWrgIMxW5-wAfSVlIiUPxPCYlwDhYSMzf3RKO7hIAkjfSArHJgDV3UR2g2MFuFpfikTGSiBVZTQr-vc6byAi0xbte8y0hTzI3uxMZvbMPOA43IgXmqr~kWisbI5RZaUsfWEqiMvxGY36CquamodWgtKDjbGeo22mZJtgv0wDNquvE6o9G-1tAFhIH44otjuQ-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Ballard brought HB 19, Child Labor Amendments, and the committee adopted a Department of Public Safety substitute that would direct certain child-labor complaints to the State Bureau of Investigation for specialized investigation. The substitute was adopted by the committee and later passed out with a favorable recommendation by a 9–2 roll-call vote.

The substitute came after Department of Public Safety input and a request from Commissioner Anderson that the bill provide a clear statewide funnel for cases that may be linked to organized crime. Commissioner Anderson said the change was intended to ensure “proper reporting on these type of crimes” and to route complex investigations to the state bureau and, where needed, local agencies.

The bill’s backers told the committee the measure addresses situations the Labor Commission cannot itself investigate. Chris Hill, deputy commissioner of the Utah Labor Commission, told the panel this is not a widespread problem but when cases occur — “in the past 4 or 5 years, the most we've seen in 1 year is 11 of these type of cases” — they tend to be “pretty egregious” and need referral to DPS. Dan Strong, director of the Utah Sentencing Commission and staff for the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, said the criminal-justice commissions reviewed and unanimously supported the bill.

Committee members pressed on sentencing escalation in the substitute. The text as adopted moves from misdemeanors to higher penalties for repeat offenses; Representative Thurston and others expressed concern that multiple counts filed at once could lead to immediate felony exposure for small-business owners who unintentionally violate youth-labor rules. Supporters and witnesses said the statutory scheme is intended as an escalating penalty tied to prior convictions. Dan Strong and others explained that the sentencing pattern in code typically treats a “second” or “third” offense as subsequent convictions over time, not three counts from a single incident, and the sponsor agreed to work with the drafting attorneys if clarifying language was needed on the House floor.

Representative Ballard moved and the committee adopted the first substitute and then passed HB 19 out favorably. On the roll call the bill passed 9–2, Representatives Sawyer and Thurston voting no. Ballard said the change aligns the statute with existing language in code (he cited “section 76, chapter 6, part 6, section 602” during debate) and that DPS input strengthened the statewide response.

The committee discussion produced a failed amendment (to insert “after a prior conviction” explicitly in the second- and third-offense lines) by roll-call 4–6. The sponsor said he was willing to work with members and the drafting attorneys before the bill goes to the floor.

The committee left the bill with a favorable recommendation and a plan for any clarifying language to be settled before floor consideration.","Representative Ballard brought HB 19, Child Labor Amendments, and the committee adopted a Department of Public Safety substitute that would direct certain child-labor complaints to the State Bureau of Investigation for specialized investigation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6367099,"Committee backs HB 99 to curb mortgage 'trigger lead' solicitations after credit checks",804,1638000,2442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5&start=1638&end=2442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5/thumbnail_1638000.jpg","/articles/6367099/Utah/Committee-backs-HB-99-to-curb-mortgage-trigger-lead-solicitations-after-credit-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367099-40ae6407de9b6d323f681fa979e29a06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088128&Signature=ly6R67p0iVe9KQBwqRJxLFgQG4q7klscK0KQxvgSew4Fhbpe2iglMIoWeEh7rQjjgy6wQYf25Dm7mKvZ0qDFjOSkklWlV8H~iHb4MQL2qysqoCOzY9GT1IhyiIZrrSfO9GZqq8rnOCmw4oDlynHgmCkkz34TqjANsYm3Z3WBGXSOjwKHYk0m5Y83fLwm9GssA4r2r0FH4n6aPHz65pS6HpqLlHBliItC0O~MrTAF3qx5Tg1A52B8wszyjaZ3b6PlxZY6kwJIheZCp1B2i1VFmVN7-cYqiZ~5V0X9ISVdZ4Yu7giSuvcd2Hz~Aef51AQvUOZCoTCJlZ92VP-aIhtVXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Bennion presented HB 99, Residential Mortgage Loan Amendments, which would restrict the use of so-called “trigger leads” — data sold after a lender runs a mortgage applicant’s credit pull that third parties then use to solicit the applicant. The committee gave the bill a unanimous favorable recommendation.

The sponsor said the bill would keep mortgage-applicant information from being sold for unsolicited solicitations and modeled the measure on a Kentucky law. Loan officers and industry witnesses described common customer experiences: a soft pull at the start of the application process is nonpublic, but a subsequent hard credit pull can trigger multiple calls, texts and emails from other companies. Jason Gautreaux, a mortgage banker, said a soft pull is not inundating but a hard pull can be, noting also a consumer cost: “to pull a soft pull is $40 per person” (industry speaker's estimate) and hard pulls are part of underwriting.

Witnesses and lenders told the committee the bill does not attempt to ban credit bureaus from selling trigger leads (a federal authority), but aims to limit deceptive or abusive uses by companies that buy those leads. Gina Johnson, a loan officer from the public, described customers who “thought they were being contacted by my office” after receiving misleading calls. Sponsor Bennion and Representative Thurston said the bill was a consumer-protection step; Thurston called it “a huge step in the right direction” and said he hopes for future federal action to address bureaus directly.

Representative Thurston moved the favorable recommendation; the motion passed unanimously. Committee members and industry representatives said they hope the state action will reduce nuisance contacts and misleading solicitations while acknowledging some federal limits on preventing bureaus from selling lead lists.","The committee unanimously recommended HB 99, which seeks to curb unsolicited solicitations generated after lenders run hard credit pulls for mortgage applications by restricting how lead buyers may contact or misrepresent themselves to applicants.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6367084,"Committee sends HB 114 forward after debate over use of 'architect' and public-safety implications",2445,3885000,6330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5&start=3885&end=6330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5/thumbnail_3885000.jpg","/articles/6367084/Utah/Committee-sends-HB-114-forward-after-debate-over-use-of-architect-and-public-safety-implications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367084-5770343c8714018bf824e23ad1d15a40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088128&Signature=C5yZ4DwoePX2vj3R7LcQ-ZzDriJp1GtsgGrZZt~Wz3azcWtzQpJ5DsG1k8BMvo563pqvdmwPEpb~Q0f2zUw6oKHjepHnSDZdZk6nOgkypdvaY~reIdp6ng~c5UO6SbJmGSwuDFsOMEV1eyt0t8CDFyUuz6-wSopOA-tohh6ssFMiRkAaEwHVHTGtToeYJGWfi4eZSAehQW9LSLC9iXxSQomWZwKSb~Nqc2eweE1TCXmXp2JeSGNVnYLR0sEqDnwlroIv3kIc-imx2b-EWclXAfzJEWiaIYy0ddd-wA9HM0VMsbgsYGJuzOlZCbA7~VgTy1xyLGaksVcds7KRSZiYew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Lee presented HB 114, which removes certain language that currently restricts the use of words such as “architect” and “architectural” by people who are not licensed architects. The committee debated the bill thoroughly with testimony from residential designers, home builders, licensed architects, and the Division of Professional Licensing before passing it out with a favorable recommendation.

Zach Leifson, a residential designer, described being fined (reduced on appeal) after a complaint accused his firm of using “architecture” in marketing. He and other residential designers said they do not present themselves as licensed architects and that the existing prohibition had been used to press complaints that limit business marketing. Several residential designers and the Utah Home Builders Association supported clarifying the law so that designers can use descriptive words such as “architecture” or “architectural” in non‑deceptive contexts.

Licensed architects, represented by Jared Ma and others, strongly opposed removing the statutory language. They argued that licensure demonstrates competency (through accredited education, internships and exams) and that removing the restriction could allow unlicensed providers to offer architectural services beyond single-family exemptions, creating public-safety risks for more complex or commercial projects. The licensed-architect witnesses asked the committee to retain the existing phrasing and warned that the proposed text would diverge from model language used nationally.

Division of Professional Licensing staff said they receive complaints about misuse of architectural terms but did not rate the issue as a top public-safety priority. Committee members questioned whether removing the words would meaningfully increase risk or merely reduce marketing constraints. Representative Kyle and others said residential designers and architects both perform important roles; Kyle noted that homeowners commonly use residential designers for houses and still employ engineers or architects when a stamp is required.

Representative Kyle moved and the committee passed HB 114 favorably by roll call (8–2). Sponsors emphasized they are not seeking to diminish architects’ licensure or expertise but to prevent perceived turf protection and allow descriptive language for residential design businesses. Licensed-architect associations urged denial; the sponsor said he will take concerns into account before floor debate.","HB 114 would remove prohibitions on some uses of the words 'architect' and 'architectural' by non-licensed designers; the committee recommended the bill 8–2 after an extended public discussion that included licensed architects urging retention of current wording and residential designers asking for clarification.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6367089,"Committee adopts change to allow sign technicians to do limited wiring within 10 feet under voltage/amperage cap",649,3170000,3819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5&start=3170&end=3819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159209-b730ab3d2a681118dbb40a56601811c5/thumbnail_3170000.jpg","/articles/6367089/Utah/Committee-adopts-change-to-allow-sign-technicians-to-do-limited-wiring-within-10-feet-under-voltageamperage-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6367089-c7aa67edaa02fa0e0517ce76d33427b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088128&Signature=URwmuHE6NrXDpKGKKz4NdnS0V1kXDlRKTb4KWGD2Ve46IG9SD4JCwa771WYN-VDXondblIyy-UBuu-a98~efOKPWIgH9VS-~t3seWuHS7Zd3gZUrv9tFr5Q0v6hojH2tFT3rqN1f8z6y29Zse1cQsaFCLme2z2k3ZsU7WIN08ritFqLOlTAem-2bcC3AbqxcLG8qk0goATUx~d-TlT0YVnsrSg7mPI2amzt-EIlcBrbEklPux1QR5qHI5ASrpr-yM5tDFJ9NXj1OnuNuaHcLEMerYpcCZfhROniLQmMwY9kX7oQWEoK2a5NsLII0d6Tktdx5zQEwSuRblE3T4xN2Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Moss presented HB 28 (first substitute) to clarify that on‑premise sign installers may perform minor electrical work incidental to a sign installation when the connection is within 10 feet and does not exceed specified voltage and amperage limits. The committee adopted the first substitute unanimously and then passed the bill with a favorable recommendation.

The sponsor said the change codifies long-standing practice: sign technicians have historically connected storefront signs to nearby power supplies within 10 feet using a short run of cable and a disconnect switch at the sign. Kevin Anderson of the Utah Sign Association and Randy George (a sign-industry representative) described routine practice: run an MC cable up to a labeled breaker or power box and connect the sign, often with a local disconnect, without invoking a licensed electrical contractor for a small, low-voltage connection.

The language was clarified during the hearing to add a safety cap suggested by the National Electrical Contractors Association and the Independent Electrical Contractors: the substitute specifies that incidental sign-wiring “does not exceed 120 volts and 20 amps.” Representative Ivory asked specifically whether three-phase or 240‑volt work is involved; witnesses replied no. NECA/IEC representatives told the committee they appreciated the clarifying voltage/amperage limits.

Representative Ivory moved to adopt the first substitute and then to pass HB 28 favorably; the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill unanimously. Sponsor Moss said the measure will help thousands of small businesses by removing ambiguity for sign companies and avoiding unnecessary electrician service calls for routine low‑power sign hook-ups.","The committee adopted a first substitute to HB 28 that clarifies on‑premise sign installation: minor electrical work incidental to sign installation within 10 feet is permitted for sign technicians provided the work does not exceed 120 volts and 20 amps; the bill passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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Panel approves HB 58 to set qualifications for building officials, add commission duties

Committee adopts substitute for HB 19 to route serious child-labor complaints to DPS SBI

Committee backs HB 99 to curb mortgage 'trigger lead' solicitations after credit checks

Committee sends HB 114 forward after debate over use of 'architect' and public-safety implications

Committee adopts change to allow sign technicians to do limited wiring within 10 feet under voltage/amperage cap