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House passes package of bills ranging from judiciary expansion to campaign-reporting changes
Summary
On Feb. 6, 2017 the Utah House passed multiple bills including a Fifth District judgeship (HB 77), Public Safety Amendments (HB 138), several tax and administrative measures, and campaign-reporting changes (HB 52); many passed unanimously or with strong majorities.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House cleared a broad set of measures Monday during floor consideration, approving bills affecting judgeships, public safety, taxation, campaign reporting and other housekeeping matters.
Key outcomes:
- HB 77 (Fifth District Court judge): Passed 72–0; sponsor said population growth in Washington County and caseload data justify an additional district-court judgeship.
- HB 138 (Public Safety…
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