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House advances joint rules resolution to create mini-appropriations process; SJR 1 passes 38-31
Summary
The Utah House approved SJR 1, a joint rules resolution creating a mini-appropriations request process that funnels small appropriations through fiscal analysts and appropriations committees. Supporters say it streamlines priority-setting; critics worry it limits full membership input.
The Utah House voted 38-31 to approve SJR 1, a joint rules resolution that creates a parallel process for considering mini-appropriations requests, sending them first to the fiscal analyst and appropriations committees rather than the traditional standing-committee path.
Representative Goodfellow, sponsor of the resolution, told members the process is intended to speed consideration of small appropriation requests and let appropriations committees prioritize projects for…
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