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House adopts conference report on bill limiting state use of contract lobbyists after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House adopted a conference committee report and passed first substitute Senate Bill 187, which restricts state departments and entities from employing contract lobbyists; supporters framed it as an ethical message, critics warned it is overly broad with unintended consequences for nonprofits and grant-funded consultants.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 28 adopted a conference committee report and passed first substitute Senate Bill 187, a measure that restricts state departments and other entities from using appropriated funds to pay contract lobbyists.
Supporters said the bill sends a clear message that state agencies should not hire outside lobbyists. "I think it's imperative that we tell the agencies we don't want them to go out and hire lobbyists," Representative…
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