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Rebecca D. Lockhart elected speaker; opening address urges restraint and warns of federal impacts
Summary
The Utah House unanimously elected Representative Rebecca D. Lockhart as speaker during the Jan. 28 organizational meeting; in her opening remarks she urged legislative 'restraint,' warned that federal fiscal actions could cut about $100,000,000 in state revenue, and urged members to prioritize foundational, long‑term policies.
Representative Rebecca D. Lockhart was nominated and elected speaker of the Utah House of Representatives during the chamber's Jan. 28 organizational meeting. Representative Jennifer Selig moved to nominate Lockhart, and a subsequent voice vote carried; Representative Brad D. moved by acclamation to elect Lockhart, and the chamber again approved the appointment.
After being sworn in, Lockhart delivered an opening address in which she thanked family, staff and both majority and minority members and urged a legislative…
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