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House urges governor to seek observer status in Western Climate Initiative, passes energy-policy resolution

Utah House of Representatives · February 24, 2010
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Summary

House passed House Joint Resolution 21 urging Utah to withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative and adopt observer status, citing potential economic impacts; supporters and opponents disagreed over whether Utah should remain 'at the table'.

The Utah House adopted House Joint Resolution 21 on a 52–18 vote, urging the governor to move Utah from partner status to observer status in the Western Climate Initiative.

Sponsor Representative Noel framed HJR21 as a bipartisan concern over potential impacts of cap-and-trade policies on Utah…

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