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House approves resolution urging self-sufficiency and calling attention to the Enabling Act
Summary
HJR31, a resolution encouraging Utahns toward self-sufficiency and urging Congress to honor provisions of Utah’s Enabling Act regarding disposal of public lands, passed the House 54–13 after extended debate over historical and legal interpretations.
The Utah House passed HJR31 on March 3, 2011, a resolution urging citizens and federal authorities to pursue policies that reduce dependence on federal dollars and to honor promises in Utah’s Enabling Act regarding disposition of public lands. The resolution passed 54 yes to 13 no and will be transmitted to the Senate.
Representative Harris (sponsor) framed the resolution as a call for greater state self-sufficiency and argued federal land disposition has…
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