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Utah House passes revised Indian Affairs Act after contentious floor debate and reconsideration
Summary
After hours of debate and two recorded tallies, the Utah House passed House Bill 394 as amended to reorganize state Indian affairs and expand tribal participation; opponents urged an interim study and audit of the Navajo Trust Fund before enactment.
The Utah House passed House Bill 394, the Indian Affairs Act, after a heated floor debate, multiple amendment votes and a successful motion to reconsider that produced a final tally of 49-22 in favor.
Representative Dan Price moved to reconsider the House’s earlier action on HB 394 and place the measure at the top of the third-reading calendar; the motion carried and the House returned to debate. Sponsor Representative Adams told colleagues the bill was put forward at the governor’s request to "reach out and include all of the Indian tribes" in state affairs and to protect the "integrity of the Navajo Trust Fund investment." He urged members that a "yes" vote would…
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