Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 327 Third Substitute (2021GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Burton, J.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/17/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms; and
• requires Utah Valley University to establish the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

CIVIC THOUGHT AND
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Jefferson S. Burton
Senate Sponsor: 
Kirk A. Cullimore
Cosponsors:
Brady Brammer
Steve R. Christiansen
Matthew H. Gwynn
Jefferson Moss
Val L. Peterson
Candice B. Pierucci
Jordan D. Teuscher
Norman K. Thurston
Steve Waldrip
Ryan D. Wilcox
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill requires Utah Valley University to establish the Civic Thought and Leadership
Initiative.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines terms; and
▸ requires Utah Valley University to establish the Civic Thought and Leadership
Initiative.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2022:
▸ to Utah Valley University -- Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative -- Civic
Thought and Leadership Initiative, as a one-time appropriation:
• from Education Fund, One-time, $1,000,000.
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
53B-29-301
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
53B-29-302
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
53B-29-303
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
53B-29-301
 is enacted to read:
Part 3. Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative
 53B-29-301.
Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) "Initiative" means the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative described in Section
53B-29-302
.
(2) "University" means Utah Valley University.
Section 2. Section 
53B-29-302
 is enacted to read:
 53B-29-302.
Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative.
(1) The university shall establish the Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative within
the Center for Constitutional Studies to facilitate nonpartisan political discussion and provide
civic education and research.
(2) The initiative shall:
(a) provide courses in and related to philosophy, history, economics, and political
science;
(b) provide resources to students, outside academic institutions, government agencies,
and other persons regarding civic affairs; and
(c) foster thoughtful civic engagement in Utah and the surrounding region.
Section 3. Section 
53B-29-303
 is enacted to read:
 53B-29-303.
Acceptance of gifts.
The university is authorized to receive gifts, contributions, and donations of all kinds,
for development or support of the initiative.
Section 4. 
Appropriation.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2021, and ending June 30, 2022. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2022. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
ITEM 1
To Utah Valley University -- Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative
From Education Fund, One-time
$1,000,000
Schedule of Programs:
Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative $1,000,000