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House adopts substituted abortion bill as a trigger measure after lengthy debate
Summary
After hours of debate and several amendment and substitute motions, the Utah House passed second substitute House Bill 235 (abortion law revisions) on Feb. 9, 2007; the measure was converted into a trigger-style bill and passed 62–12 (1 absent). Floor debate included funding, timing, medical exceptions, and litigation strategy.
House debate over House Bill 235 began with Representative Ray presenting an expansive revision that at times was described as an outright ban with narrow exceptions; Representative Rea said the subject "is extremely controversial" and framed the measure as a policy decision the body must make. The bill carried a fiscal note for litigation and defense estimated at about $1.3 million; sponsors said private donors…
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