The Legislature stripped out a provision exempting lawmakers from cities’ "good landlord" programs Thursday after a veto threat from the governor.
HB216 is intended to set guidelines on "good landlord" training programs that have been implemented in 11 cities and ensure that landlords don’t have to take the same training in several cities.
 |
Join the Discussion |
 |
Post a Comment |
The class costs landlords $59 and lasts eight hours, mostly to train them on the applicable tenant law.
But The Tribune reported that an overlooked section of the bill exempted legislators and other elected officials whose public service touches on real estate from having to take the course.
Gov. Gary Herbert said that he had told legislators that, unless the exemption was stripped from the bill, he would veto the measure.
So lawmakers took the unusual step of recalling the bill, deleting the exemption and passing it through both chambers Thursday evening.
At least 35 Utah lawmakers are involved in property management, although it is unclear exactly how many would benefit from the carve-out. More than a third of House members and 11 of the 29 senators are involved in real estate or own rental properties, according to their conflict of interest forms.
Senate President Michael Waddoups said the exemption was added to the bill by a lobbyist for the Utah Apartment Association.
-
Set your limits and then live accordingly
Published May 23, 2013 01:01:03AM -
SLCC has top veterans center for Utah student veterans
Published May 23, 2013 01:01:03AM -
West Jordan Council votes intent to expand mayor’s job
Published May 22, 2013 10:35:03PM -
Cross-dressing male robs Sandy bank
Published May 22, 2013 10:35:03PM
Copyright 2013 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
