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House approves bill clarifying State Parks' authority to close areas, amid concerns about agency power
Utah House of Representatives · January 28, 1999
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Summary
House Bill 38 clarifies the State Parks Board’s authority to close portions of state parks for safety or environmental reasons; an amendment protecting historic livestock byways was adopted. Some representatives warned against expanding agency rulemaking authority. Vote: 51-18.
The Utah House on Jan. 28 adopted House Bill 38, a measure clarifying the State Parks Board’s authority to close areas within state parks under certain circumstances such as flooding, public-safety threats or to protect endangered species.
Representative Michael Styler, sponsor, told the House the bill “clarifies
