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House adopts substitute to HB198 requiring AG conflict analysis, forwards bill to Senate
Summary
The House approved a second substitute to House Bill 198 requiring the attorney general to conduct conflict-of-interest assessments consistent with professional conduct rules, to screen internal representations when necessary, and offering a judicial remedy if the AG withholds an opinion; the measure passed unanimously in the recorded vote.
The Utah House approved a second substitute to House Bill 198 on Feb. 16 that aims to clarify procedures for Attorney General opinions and to prescribe remedies when an opinion is withheld. The substitute passed the House by the recorded tally shown in the transcript and will be transmitted to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative Nelson said the substitute reorganizes the…
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