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Utah House rejects resolution requiring monthly interim appropriation subcommittee meetings
Summary
A proposed joint rules resolution to require appropriation subcommittees to meet monthly during the April–November interim failed in the Utah House, 28–46. Supporters said the measure would increase fiscal oversight; opponents warned it risked moving the Legislature toward a de facto full‑time body.
Representative Morgan moved to bring First Substitute House Joint Resolution 5 to the floor, arguing the measure would require appropriation subcommittees to meet monthly during the April–November interim so legislators can better examine agency budgets and prevent misspending. Morgan cited a recent audit finding of $23,700,000 related to textbook funding and said the fiscal note for the resolution would be…
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