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Utah Senate narrows rulemaking powers in licensing bill after floor debate
Summary
Lawmakers amended Senate Bill 20 to remove proposed rulemaking power for appointed licensing boards and to adjust appeal and ethics provisions after extended floor debate over checks and balances between boards and the executive director.
Senators on Jan. 21 amended and advanced Senate Bill 20, an occupational and professional licensing bill whose floor debate centered on whether appointed licensing boards should gain rulemaking authority.
Sponsor remarks framed the bill as urgent: “it is absolutely imperative that a bill of this nature pass to this session,” the sponsor said, arguing the legislation is needed so the division can continue licensing oversight and sanctions. The sponsor proposed removing paragraphs that would shift rulemaking authority to boards, saying the transfer represented a long-term policy change not previously…
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