Beehive State News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has distributed its annual Utah-member state ballot to gather opinions on four legislative issues that will be addressed in 2024. The organization, known for its unique approach among business associations, seeks input from its members on both state and federal matters that affect the operation and growth of their businesses.

The results of these ballots are instrumental in shaping NFIB's lobbying efforts in Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C. According to NFIB, this method positions them as "the true voice of small business," with elected officials and policymakers recognizing their influence across the nation.

For the 2024 ballot, NFIB posed four questions to its Utah members:

1. Should Utah require businesses to accept cash as a form of payment?

2. Should Utah replace the current tax on motor fuel with a vehicle miles traveled tax to fund future highway and road construction and maintenance?

3. Should the legislature raise the exemption on the tangible personal property tax on business inventory and equipment?

4. Should the legislature authorize additional funding to backfill the COVID-19 childcare relief funds that expired in September 2023?

Each question includes background information along with comments from both proponents and opponents to aid members in making informed decisions. Members are encouraged to cast their votes before the Utah Legislature reconvenes on January 16, 2024, with sessions concluding by March 1.

To stay updated on small-business news within Utah, individuals can visit www.nfib.com/Utah or follow NFIB's Twitter account @NFIB_UT.