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House passes amended bill to expand Constitutional Defense Council powers, reporting
Summary
The House approved a substituted version of HB 206 to revise the Constitutional Defense Council’s membership, reporting, and oversight language; sponsors said it increases county input and accountability while critics warned about removing one public member.
The Utah House passed second substitute House Bill 206 on a unanimous 74–0 vote after adopting a package of amendments that adjust council membership, reporting requirements and financial oversight of litigation funds.
Representative Mike Noel, sponsor of the substitute, said the effort strengthens county participation in the Constitutional Defense Council, which he described as the state vehicle for responding to federal land-management actions and related constitutional…
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