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Utah House passes resolution criticizing aspects of the Affordable Care Act
Summary
The Utah House voted 53‑17 on March 7 to pass HCR 10, a concurrent resolution outlining perceived impacts of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Utah families, employers and providers after extended floor debate.
The Utah House on March 7 approved HCR 10, a concurrent resolution that outlines the House’s concerns about the effects of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Utah families, employers, insurers and health providers.
Representative Ivory, sponsor of the motion to uncircle the resolution, framed the measure as a tool for describing and preparing for the law’s local impacts, saying it “describes the impacts of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Utah families, on Utah employers, on Utah insurers, on Utah health care providers, and on our state.” Ivory argued the law could drive employers with about 50 employees to avoid growth, change hiring practices toward more part‑time work and increase costs for consumers.
Representative Paulson warned colleagues the law is now in effect and urged practical state planning: “The horse is already out of the barn … let’s be smart and let’s work with it.” Representative Chavez Houck declared a conflict of interest and noted she and her husband own a tanning salon that could face a tax under the law; she said, “we're going to have to pay 10% taxes more.” Other members emphasized options such as state exchanges and urged attention to implementation details.
After floor debate, the House recorded a vote of 53 yes to 17 no. The resolution does not change state law; it expresses the chamber’s findings and urges state engagement and consideration of policy options. The resolution will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
