The Utah Compact states "Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S. government and other countries — not Utah and other countries." 

The 4 immigration bills that passed the Utah Legislature reject that and claim Citizenship/Naturalization is a federal power, but prior to a case law decision over 100 years ago, Immigration was a state power, which is the concept that the 4 bills were passed on.

While I voted for 3 of the 4 bills, the latest comments from the Church are increasingly confusing, if you read more into them than "appreciates" and "a responsible attempt" or “a responsible approach”.

As I mentioned during the final debate of HB 116, I have a lot of respect for members of the House of Representatives that voted for and against HB 116. It is sad that respect is lost by others, and the Church's newsroom has made a very poor attempt to help.

Rep. King, who I have a lot of respect for, stated the belief that HB 116 should be voted against because of the Constitutional Note that was attached to the bill, and his oath of office. While I came to disagree with that reason to vote against the bill, (State Power) I did vote against the bill because I finally believed HB 469 was the answer and HB 116 would cause more harm than good.

Rep. Richardson felt like without HB 116 you were not solving the problem and while I disagree, I respect that attitude.

Rep. Fred C. Cox

For more information about HB 469 and why I believe it is the answer:

http://fredcox4utah.blogspot.com/2011/04/hb-469-missing-link-in-immigration.html