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Emily Buss

Emily Buss

Senator
Utah SD-011
Independent
F
17%
Freedom Score
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2025-2026 Sessions

Utah: Senate
Score: 17

Compulsory Government Education

Directs local education agencies to conduct "enhanced attendance tracking" of school-aged children and "identify students at risk of chronic absenteeism" who miss 10% or more days of instruction, whether or not "the absence was excused."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Cost per household: -$0.03/year
SB58 Passed 26 to 0 on 3/4/2026 See Declaration of Independence

Conscience Exemptions for Health Providers

Allows a health provider to choose not to participate in certain activities that violate their "religious beliefs or conscience."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
SB174 Passed 22 to 7 on 3/2/2026 See Declaration of Independence and 14th Amendment

Ban on ESG-aligned "Programmable Money"

Makes it unlawful to require the use of "programmable money," unless a "free, non-digital alternative" is offered, and prevents an issuer from denying transactions based on "environmental, social, or governance standards."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB298 Passed 25 to 1 on 2/27/2026 See Article I Section 10

Expanding State-funded Childcare

Would create a new program for employer-sponsored, state-assisted childcare facilities.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes Cost per household: -$3.21/year
SB248 Passed 17 to 9 on 2/25/2026 See Declaration of Independence and 14th Amendment

Nullifying the United Nations

Would declare that the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the World Health Organization have no "power, jurisdiction, or legal authority" in Utah.
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes Vote Cast: No
HB85 Rejected 12 to 17 on 2/5/2026 See Article VI

Alienation of Affection

Abolishes the "right of action for alienation of affections."
Read More Pro-Freedom Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
SB109 Passed 26 to 1 on 1/27/2026 See Declaration of Independence and 14th Amendment
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