Bill aims to deter undocumented individuals from using public services

By Becky Ginos

UTAH STATE CAPITOL—A controversial bill that would prevent those in Utah illegally from getting public services has caused debate among lawmakers both for and against it. HB88, sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee, R-District 16, requires “lawful presence for receipt of a state or local public benefit or a federal public benefit the state administers.”

More Davis Journal Stories

• “Mark Preece ends 16 year run on West Bountiful City Council”

  By Simon Mortensen, The City Journals

• “Love that lasts: Frank and Bev celebrated 72 years of marriage”

  By Stephanie Morales, The City Journals

• “Tech industry sues to stop Utah law restricting app downloads by minors”

  By John Rogers, Salt Lake Business Journal

Local News

• “Cost of credit reports keeps rising for potential home buyers”

  By Cristina Flores, KUTV

• “Logan woman charged for breaking windows at church in North Salt Lake”

  By Sorina Trauntvein, ABC 4

• “Zuckerberg faces courtroom scrutiny over social media addiction claims”

  By Lois M. Collins, Deseret News

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

  Thursday, Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m., FREE

  Layton City Center, 437 N. Wasatch Drive

• Medicare 101 Workshop

  Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Headquarters Library, 133 S. Main Street, Farmington

• Clearfield Community Band Concert: A Latin Fiesta

  Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., FREE

  North Davis Jr. High, 835 S. State, Clearfield

• Guided Nature Trail Walk

  Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• RAD Women of Utah Basic Self Defense Classes

  Friday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m.

  2287 S. 1200 West, Woods Cross

• Eve’s Legacy: When Scriptures Invite Women To Be Brave

  Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• Storytelling by Karl Behling & Jeff Driggs

  Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., FREE

  Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton

• Children’s Shrinky Dink Activity

  Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Bald Eagle Presentation

  Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• The World Needs Good People

  Sunday, Feb. 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons Grocery at Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy, Farmington