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House re-enacts stricter lobbyist-disclosure language, passes HB 26 after heated floor debate
Summary
After hours of floor debate and a motion to reinstate previously struck amendments, the Utah House passed an amended lobbyist-disclosure bill (HB 26) aimed at broader reporting of lobbyist activity and certain tangible gifts; proponents said transparency would restore public trust, opponents warned about unintended burdens on legitimate constituent engagement.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 3 passed an amended lobbyist-disclosure bill, House Bill 26, after an extended and at times contentious floor debate that culminated in reinstating previously removed amendments and votes to rescind earlier actions.
Representative Tanner, the bill’s sponsor on the floor, framed the measure as a step toward “full disclosure” that would require reporting of certain lobbying activities and a clearer definition of reportable gifts and tangible property. Tanner said the measure would make important information available to committees and the public and described the bill as “a tremendously…
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