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House votes to strengthen lobbyist reporting and restrict gifts after extended floor fight
Summary
After an extended floor debate and multiple substitute amendments, the House approved a revised lobbyist disclosure and gift‑limits bill that tightens reporting and adds exceptions; the final floor tally was reported as 68 yes, 4 no, 3 absent.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House spent substantial floor time Thursday debating and amending legislation aimed at limiting gifts from lobbyists and tightening disclosure rules.
Representative Jeff Alexander opened discussion on House Bill 101 (Lobbyist Gift Limits and Disclosure), which he described as a measure focused on disclosure rather than an outright ban. "The intent of this bill is all about disclosure," Alexander said, explaining changes to reporting schedules…
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