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House passes election‑law changes but reconsiders HB 48 for additional review
Summary
After extended debate, the House passed HB 48 (election law amendments) 48‑25; sponsors said the measure stops 'shenanigans' in party candidate replacements, but members later moved to reconsider and circled the bill to allow time for further review and possibly secure a larger majority for immediate effect.
HB 48, described by Representative McKay as clarifying deadlines and removing a party’s ability to replace a candidate who fails to file required financial disclosures, passed on the floor 48‑25 after extended discussion.
During debate Representative Thirsting (Utah County) and others warned the change both prevents potential 'shenanigans' —…
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