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House rejects constitutional resolution to permit recalls, 42–31
Utah House of Representatives (2000 session) · February 22, 2000
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Summary
A proposed constitutional resolution (H.J.R. 7) to allow recall elections failed in the Utah House after advocates argued it would give citizens more control and opponents warned it would invite frequent, costly recalls; the resolution failed 31–42 and will not advance.
A resolution to ask voters whether the state constitution should permit recall elections, H.J.R. 7, failed in the Utah House on Feb. 20 after a floor debate about whether recalls would strengthen public accountability or encourage impulsive, costly removals of officials.
Rep. Hendrickson argued…
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