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Rep. Bennion presents resolution to close Murray district court facility; committee reported unanimous approval
Summary
Representative Bennion presented HJR 17 on the House floor to close a Third District Court facility in Murray, saying the Administrative Division of the Courts approved the plan and that closing would save costs; the judiciary committee reported a 10-0 vote with three members absent.
SALT LAKE CITY — Representative Bennion brought HJR 17 to the House floor, a resolution to close a Third District Court facility located in Murray.
Bennion told the chamber the resolution comes with the approval of the Administrative Office of the Courts and that closing the facility would result in a cost savings. “This is required because any facility, in operation prior to 1994 requires a resolution to close the facility,” he said during his presentation.
The reading clerk reported that the Judiciary Committee had considered HJR 17 and returned it with a committee vote of 10 yes, 0 no and 3 absent.
Bennion characterized the proposal as having administrative approval and potential fiscal benefit; he offered to answer questions from members of the body and the floor discussion proceeded to other business. The transcript excerpt does not record any final floor vote or the specific implementation plan for the facility after closure.
The resolution, as read, would effect the formal closure of the specified court facility in Murray and comes after a committee review. The transcript segment provided records committee recommendation and floor introduction only; it does not contain details on the timeline for closure, transfer of caseloads or facility disposition.
