Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 45 (2021GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Weiler, T.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/16/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• allows veterans to audit classes at institutions of higher education if the veterans:
• are Utah residents; and
• meet certain qualifications.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSES FOR VETERANS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Todd D. Weiler
House Sponsor: 
Paul Ray
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to higher education.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ allows veterans to audit classes at institutions of higher education if the veterans:
• are Utah residents; and
• meet certain qualifications.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
53B-9-101
, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1987, Chapter 167
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
53B-9-101
 is amended to read:
53B-9-101.
Legislative findings on higher education for senior citizens and
veterans -- Legislative intent -- Quarterly registration fee.
(1) The Legislature finds that substantial benefits would accrue to the state, as well as
those directly involved, through making higher education more accessible to senior citizens 
and
veterans
 who generally find themselves with more time for learning but with less funds for
such purposes.
(2) It is intended that an institution of higher education allow Utah residents who have
reached 62 years of age 
or are veterans as defined in Section 
68-3-12.5
 to enroll at the
institution, in classes for which they may be qualified, on the basis of surplus space in regularly
scheduled classes and in accordance with this chapter and implementing rules. These persons
are exempt from tuition and other charges, except for a quarterly registration fee established by
the board.