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Utah House approves measure to open Rules Committee after heated floor debate
Summary
The Utah House approved House Joint Resolution 10 to make the Rules Committee a public meeting, following an extended floor debate in which members cited transparency, public trust and procedural consequences. The measure passed 53–21 and was sent to the Senate.
The Utah House on the floor session approved House Joint Resolution 10, a measure to make the chamber's Rules Committee subject to public-meeting rules, after a prolonged debate over transparency and legislative process. The Clerk announced the final tally as 53 votes in favor and 21 opposed; the resolution was referred to the Senate for further consideration.
Proponents framed the change as a response to eroded public confidence. Rep. Atkinson argued the Rules Committee should be opened to "restore some of the confidence in the public," saying…
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