New Utah laws are in effect. Here's how they'll impact you
Why it matters: These laws impact everything from how much money you take home to what your children eat for school lunch.
Here are some lesser-known laws worth your attention:
✍️ English learners: HB 42 gives public schools emergency funding if they experience a large enrollment increase of English language learners.
💰 Income tax cut: HB 106 lowers the state income tax rate from 4.55% to 4.5%.
🚗 Window tinting: HB 112 bars law enforcement officers from requesting driver's license or car registration suspensions for window tint violations.
🚫 Food additives: HB 402 prevents public schools from serving foods that contain certain additives, like Red Dye 40.
Red Dye 40 is commonly found in candies, cereals, sodas and other packaged snacks.
💧 Water rates: HB 274 allows cities to set up tiered water rates to promote conservation.
🎭 Child actors: HB 322 provides legal protections for child actors and social media influencers and mandates that parents or guardians establish trust accounts for them.
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