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House moves to consider centennial 'State Star' bill, then circles it for later
Summary
On Jan. 15, 1996 the Utah House voted to suspend rules to consider House Bill 140 (State Centennial Star and Astronomical Symbol) and then voted to 'circle' the bill for later handling; supporters said the designation would honor statehood by acknowledging a bright Big Dipper star and the Beehive cluster.
The Utah House on Jan. 15, 1996 agreed to suspend its rules to bring forward House Bill 140, a proposal to designate a Centennial Star and an astronomical symbol for the state, but members voted the same day to 'circle' the measure and defer detailed consideration.
The motion to consider the measure "under suspension of the rules" was offered on the floor and approved by voice vote. As read into the record, the motion would have House Bill 140 "be considered…
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