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House advances bill to allow some students without legal status to pay in‑state tuition after heated floor debate
Summary
The Utah House debated and advanced House Bill 144, which would make some students who attended Utah public schools eligible for in‑state tuition regardless of immigration status. Multiple amendments on eligibility and fiscal impact failed; the bill was forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
An extended floor debate in the Utah House ended with House Bill 144 moving forward to the Senate for further consideration after lawmakers sparred over eligibility, fiscal effects and potential federal conflicts.
Proponents described the bill as a targeted measure for students who attended Utah public schools for multiple years. An unidentified speaker opening the debate said, "We have illegal people in the state of Utah," arguing for a practical state response and urging access to higher education for students raised in Utah. Representative Parker, speaking in support, said employers who…
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