3/18/08-Gov. Jon Huntsman has signed a bill into law allow people to call in anonymous tips about dangerous drivers. It takes effect in May.
Until now, state law required that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials. The new law, previously SB34, allows anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others’ safety.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.

2/28/08-The House voted 42-26 to approve a bill that would allow people to call in anonymous tips about dangerous drivers.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
Sponsored by Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, SB34 would allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others’ safety.
The rule would apply to anyone, regardless of age. However, Christensen said the focus is on older drivers.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
The bill now moves to Gov. Jon Huntsman’s desk. The Senate previously approved it on a 20-9 vote.
For bill status, call (801) 538-1035.

2/6/08-The Senate voted 20-9 Feb. 1 to approve a bill that is intended to help people report relatives who might not be able to drive safely. The bill’s next stop is the House.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
Sponsored by Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, SB34 would allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others’ safety.
The rule would apply to anyone, regardless of age.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
The bill is in the House Rules Committee. For bill status, call (801) 538-1035.

1/25/08-The Senate Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology Committee voted 3-1 in favor of a bill that is intended to help people report relatives who might not be able to drive safely.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
Sponsored by Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, SB34 would allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others’ safety.
The rule would apply to anyone, regardless of age.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
The bill’s next stop is the Senate floor. For Senate bill status, call (801) 538-1035.

12/28/07-Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, has offered a bill that is intended to help people report relatives that might not be able to drive safely.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
SB34 would allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others' safety. The rule would apply to anyone, regardless of age.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a committee for the session that begins Jan. 21. For Senate bill status, call (801) 538-1035.