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House refuses to concur with Senate amendments to HB 146 after debate over rural hospitals
Summary
The Utah House voted 37–32 to refuse to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 146, a rural health-care provider amendment. Lawmakers debating the motion said the Senate language preserves access in counties under 30,000 and protects fragile rural hospitals; supporters urged conference committee consideration.
The Utah House on the floor voted to refuse to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 146, adopting a motion that will send the matter back to the Senate for further action. The motion to refuse to concur passed 37–32 after a lengthy debate about access to health care in rural communities.
Representative Johnson argued against the motion, saying the Senate changes are narrowly tailored to protect small hospitals. "Without those amendments…
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