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Utah Senate approves nonbinding 'conference of the states' resolution after debate on scope
Summary
The Utah Senate on Jan. 16 approved SCR/FCR 87 supporting a bipartisan, nonbinding conference of states to explore state-level responses to perceived federal overreach; supporters said safeguards exist, critics warned the language is broad.
The Utah Senate approved SCR/FCR 87 on Jan. 16, a resolution endorsing participation in a proposed nonpartisan "conference of the states" to explore measures to restore checks and balances between the states and the federal government.
Senator Lane Beatty, floor sponsor of the measure, told colleagues the proposal grew from discussions with governors and legislative leaders and would send a bipartisan delegation — five delegates per state, including two legislative members from each house…
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