More Proposed Legislation that may Affect Utah Employers and Employees.

As has been discussed here on January 12th and 19th, the Utah Legislature is considering several bills that may have an impact on Utah employers and employees. Here are additional bills:

House Legislation:

House Bill 117, Mechanical Contractor Licensing Provisions. This bill proposes to require the licensing of heating, venting, and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanical technicians.

House Bill 249, Continuing Education for Contractors Amendments. This bill proposes to repeal some continuing education requirements for licensed contractors.

House Bill 260, School Employee Termination Amendments. This bill proposes to repeal the Utah Orderly School Termination Procedures Act that provides merit system or civil service type protections to educators before they may be dismissed.

House Bill 262, Licensing Eligibility. This bills would require anyone receiving a license issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to provide the division with documentation of the applicant’s lawful presence in the United States.

House Bill 264, Educator Evaluation Amendments. This bill proposes to change the requirements for educator evaluations.