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House moves third-substitute Senate Bill 3,001 to top of third-reading calendar amid debate over $600,000 cost and single-primary timing
Summary
The Utah House placed the third substitute to Senate Bill 3,001 (election law revisions) atop the third-reading calendar after floor discussion. Supporters said the bill preserves timing options if the Supreme Court awards a fourth congressional seat; opponents cited fiscal and voter-clarity concerns.
The Utah House moved the third substitute to Senate Bill 3,001, an election-law revision, to the top of its third-reading calendar after floor debate and a voice vote.
Supporters, including the bill—s floor sponsor, said the measure would let the state prepare for a possible Fourth Congressional District if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Utah—s favor. "If the supreme court gives us that Fourth District, then we're able to be in place and put it in the August 27 primary," the sponsor said, framing a possible additional $600,000 election cost as justified by the value of an extra congressional representative.
Opponents argued the state should…
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