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House passes bill protecting county employees who run for local office
Summary
HB297 allows county employees running for county office unpaid leave options and clarifies notice policies; supporters said it protects deputies from coercion, while opponents warned of state overreach into county authority. The House passed the bill 47–19.
The Utah House passed House Bill 297 on Feb. 12, 1998, which provides statutory guidelines allowing county employees who run for county office to take unpaid leave of absence for part or all of a campaign period without fear of negative employment action.
Representative Gary F. Cox said counties requested the standardized language to protect employees…
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