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House reopens debate opposing presidential monument designations; members split over rhetoric and scope
Summary
Representative Michael Noel moved to uncircle HCR 17 on March 5, 2010, prompting lengthy debate. Supporters said the resolution warns against large monument withdrawals that reduce state trust land revenue; opponents criticized inflammatory language and urged a narrower approach. The transcript records debate but no final vote.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House revisited and uncirculated House Concurrent Resolution 17 on March 5, reopening a contentious floor debate over the state's opposition to potential presidential national monument designations in Utah.
Representative Michael Noel, the sponsor, framed HCR 17 as a message to the federal government opposing unilateral monument designations that he said remove access to state trust lands and economic resources. He cited the 1996 Grand…
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