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House reconsiders amendment to HB 61, ultimately circles animal‑cruelty measure after heated floor debate

Utah House of Representatives · February 8, 2006
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Summary

Lawmakers debated and voted to reconsider prior action on an amendment to HB 61 (animal cruelty). Following argument about narrowing a felony provision, the House voted to circle the bill, returning it to committee/holding further floor action.

The Utah House spent extended floor time on motions to reconsider and amend House Bill 61, the animal cruelty measure, culminating in a decision to "circle" the bill and pause further floor action.

Representative Wyatt, sponsor of the measure, urged colleagues to reinstate a narrowed felony amendment he said…

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