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House defeats bid to make removal or defacement of political signs a misdemeanor
Utah House of Representatives · February 17, 2005
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Summary
House Bill 228, proposed by Representative Greg Hughes to make removing or defacing political signs a class B misdemeanor during the campaign window, failed 24–44 amid questions about overlap with existing theft and municipal ordinances.
Representative Greg Hughes introduced House Bill 228 to classify removal or defacement of political signs as a class B misdemeanor and to protect legally posted campaign signs beginning 45 calendar days before an election through election day. Hughes said his district and…
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