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Utah House defeats repeal of in‑state tuition exemptions in 37‑37 tie after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House narrowly failed to repeal exemptions allowing some nonresidents in‑state tuition (House Bill 224) after an extended floor debate that split members over legality, fairness and compassion; the final tally was 37‑37 with one absence, so the measure failed.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives voted down House Bill 224, a measure to repeal exemptions that allowed certain nonresident students to receive in‑state tuition, after an emotional and extended floor debate that ended in a 37‑37 tie with one member absent.
Sponsor Representative Glenn Donaldson described the bill as a technical and legal correction intended to align state practice with federal immigration statutes. "It ends in‑state tuition for illegal immigrants who register as an entering student at an institution of higher education after May 2007," Donaldson said, arguing that federal law restricts post‑secondary benefits tied to residence. He also…
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