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Utah House Debates Lobbyist Code of Ethics; Resolution Circled for Rework
Summary
The Utah House debated first substitute HR 3, a rules resolution to establish a code of ethics for lobbyists and a complaint process. Members pushed multiple amendments on sanctions, referral to the attorney general and definitions of 'lobbyist' before circling the resolution for further legal review.
Representative Susan Cohen introduced first substitute HR 3 on Feb. 2, 1999, proposing a code of ethics and a complaint process for lobbyists who interact with the Utah House of Representatives. Cohen said the measure "provides for a code of ethics for lobbyists who are working with the house of representatives" and emphasized the intent to preserve fairness in the lobbyist–legislator relationship.
Supporters described HR 3 as a way to set standards of conduct for lobbyists and to create a complaint mechanism. Cohen told colleagues that "controlled information" referenced in the resolution is defined in statute and that complaints under the rule require three…
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