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House approves changing Utah’s state gem to rare 'red beryl' after floor amendments
Summary
The House passed HB 161 to designate red beryl (commonly called red emerald or Red Beryl/Red Burrell in debate) as Utah’s state gem after floor amendments clarified naming and acknowledged conflict-of-interest concerns; vote reported 55–15.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House voted Feb. 3 to change the state gem from topaz to the rare mineral red beryl, commonly described during debate as "red emerald," approving House Bill 161 after amendments to clarify naming and address procedural concerns.
Representative Tyler, sponsor of the bill, said Utah is uniquely positioned to claim the rare stone and argued the state…
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