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House votes to override governor's veto on bill to require five‑day state office access
Summary
The Utah House voted 50-18, with 7 absent, to override the governor's veto of House Bill 328, a measure intended to ensure state offices are available five days a week; supporters said the override protects constitutional and constituent access, while opponents said it intrudes on executive authority.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives voted to override Governor Gary R.'s veto of House Bill 328 on Friday, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration after a floor debate that turned on constitutional authority and practical access to state services.
The chamber voted 50 in favor, 18 opposed and 7 absent, the Chief Clerk announced after closing the roll. The override will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.
"What this bill does is it takes us back to a period of time before the executive order ... when we had an energy crisis," said Representative Noel, the bill sponsor, summarizing the measure's purpose and its legislative history. He and other proponents said constituent complaints and a legislative audit showed the four-day, ten-hour schedule did not produce the savings once…
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