Utah legislative recap: What you missed during Week 1

What we're watching: HB 269 filed this week by state Rep. Michael Petersen (R-North Logan) would require public schools to put up a poster or framed copy of the "Ten Commandments" in a prominent location.

SB 57, co-sponsored by state Sen. Scott Sandall (R-Tremonton) seeks to prohibit federal overreach in Utah if state lawmakers determine the directive is unconstitutional.

• Such directives include a statute passed by Congress; a U.S. president's executive order; and a federal agency's rules or regulations.
• That bill passed the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee this week after a 5-2 vote. It now requires a final vote in the Senate before advancing to the House.

HB 303, co-sponsored by state Rep. Jeff Stenquist (R-Draper), would bar school employees from "endorsing, promoting, or disparaging" beliefs around religion, politics, sexual orientation and gender identity.

💬 This is a weekly feature to catch up quickly on what's happening during Utah's legislative session.