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Utah House passes contingency congressional maps after heated floor debate
Summary
The Utah House approved substituted contingency maps for both a four‑member and a three‑member congressional plan after extended floor debate over communities of interest, deviations and lawsuit contingency; both substituted bills were sent to the Senate.
The Utah House voted Thursday to advance substituted contingency congressional maps to the Senate after a series of substitute motions and lengthy debate over how to balance population equality, communities of interest and potential litigation outcomes.
Representative Adair, speaking for the map sponsors, urged colleagues to approve contingency plans so the Legislature would be prepared if lawsuits change the state's entitlement to an extra seat. "If we win this lawsuit, it'll be on that point in my opinion," Adair said, arguing the maps complied with state and federal legal standards and counsel advice.
Opponents repeatedly raised concerns about slicing Salt Lake City and splitting established…
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