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House adopts 5‑minute per‑speaker debate limit for non‑time‑certain bills
Utah House of Representatives · February 20, 1996
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Summary
The House adopted a rules change limiting debate to five minutes per speaker on non‑time‑certain bills after a substitute motion; proponents cited efficiency while opponents warned it could shortchange complex measures.
The Utah House voted to change floor debate limits, adopting a substitute motion that limits debate to five minutes per person on bills placed on the green counter (non‑time‑certain items).
Representative James Stevens summarized the substitute motion, telling members that if the substitute failed…
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