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Committee advances HB 158 asserting that international organizations cannot impose mandates on Utah
Summary
House Bill 158, the state sovereignty amendment, won committee approval after contentious debate and a sizable public comment period, with proponents saying it preserves Utah elected officials’ authority and opponents warning it could hamper use of international technical expertise.
The committee voted to favorably recommend the 1st substitute of House Bill 158, a measure that would bar Utah governmental bodies from implementing rules, mandates or taxes issued by international organizations such as the World Health Organization, United Nations or World Economic Forum and that clarifies emergency directives must originate from Utah’s elected officials.
Sponsor Representative Shepherd said the bill “reinforces Utah’s sovereignty” and would ensure that “no rule, regulation, tax or mandate from these entities shall be implemented or enforced by any Utah governmental body.” She framed the measure…
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