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House rejects resolution to shift constitutional‑note responsibility from staff to legislators
Utah House of Representatives · February 25, 2002
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Summary
First substitute HJR 16, which would have allowed legislators to prompt staff to prepare constitutional notes rather than relying on standing staff practice, failed on the floor (43 no, 29 yes) after prolonged debate on the proper balance between legislative responsibility and staff expertise.
Representative Yer introduced first substitute HJR 16, proposing changes to the Legislature's practice around constitutional notes so elected legislators — not staff — would more frequently assert constitutional concerns on bills.
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