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Utah House passes SB 70 to let DEQ head issue emergency orders; bill passes 70-0
Summary
The House approved Senate Bill 70, which allows the Department of Environmental Quality director to issue emergency decisions in specified environmental cases; supporters said the measure is limited to true emergencies and administrative review remains available if decisions are challenged. Vote: 70-0.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor adopted Senate Bill 70, a measure amending Department of Environmental Quality procedures to permit the department head to render decisions in declared emergencies. The bill passed the House by recorded voice and will be signed by the Speaker and returned to the Senate for the President's signature.
Supporters said the change is…
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