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Committee approves making election day a state holiday in place of Columbus Day
2333097 · February 18, 2025
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Summary
The committee favorably recommended second substitute HB 351 to make Election Day a Utah state holiday by replacing Columbus Day; the measure passed committee with Representative Shelley recorded in opposition.
The House Economic Development Workforce Services Committee voted to favorably recommend second substitute HB 351, the Election Day amendments, which replaces the state holiday observance of Columbus Day with Election Day as a state holiday.
Sponsor Representative Wilcox said the change would make Election Day a state holiday only, leaving the…
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