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Senate approves mobile-home resident amendments after heated debate
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 1,001 on June 18, 1997, reversing a recent change to eviction rules and returning most language to the prior form after extended debate over property rights and tenant protections. The roll call was 21 aye, 6 nay, 2 absent.
The Utah Senate voted to approve House Bill 1,001, a package of mobile-home resident amendments, after an extended and sometimes contentious floor debate on June 18, 1997. The measure — presented to address no-cause evictions in mobile-home parks — passed under suspension of the rules by a roll call of 21 aye, 6 nay and 2 absent and was sent to the House for final enrollment.
Supporters said the bill aims to protect vulnerable residents who face high costs and logistical hurdles to move a manufactured home. Senator (floor sponsor) explained the background: the earlier Franzen bill…
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