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Senate circles bill on intentional noncompliance by state employees after floor debate
Summary
Senate Bill 10, which would allow disciplinary action where state employees intentionally violate Utah statutes, was heavily debated and circled for further work after senators questioned scope, administrative responsibility and potential conflicts with immunity law.
Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Senator Lane Beatty, drew prolonged floor discussion Tuesday before the chamber voted to "circle" the measure for further consideration.
The bill would permit disciplinary action when a state employee intentionally violates Utah law; a committee amendment changed mandatory language from "shall" to "may" to allow discretion in applying disciplinary measures. "The key word to this is intentional," Senator Beatty said, describing the measure as aimed at…
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