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House approves rule requiring Speaker to disclose lobbyist‑paid travel
Summary
The Utah House adopted House Resolution 9 to require the Speaker to disclose out‑of‑state travel and lodging paid by registered lobbyists within two business days; the body passed an amendment adding 'state or federal government officer' to two disclosure lines and approved the resolution 71‑0 with four absent.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor on an afternoon session adopted House Resolution 9, the "Speaker's Powers Amendment," requiring the Speaker to post within two business days written notice and approval when the Speaker authorizes out‑of‑state travel and lodging paid by a lobbyist.
Representative Kevin Garn, sponsor of HR 9, said the rule fills a gap left by House Bill 267 by insisting the Speaker disclose meetings' dates, locations, primary purpose and any official events or entertainment provided, and the name of any…
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