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Utah Senate approves bill tightening rules for political payroll deductions by school employees
Summary
The Utah Senate on March 4, 1998, approved Senate Bill 182 after floor debate on whether payroll deductions for political activity should be limited; the measure passed 15–13 and will be sent to the House.
The Utah State Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 182 on March 4, 1998, sending the measure to the House after a close floor vote. President Beatty announced the result: "Senate bill 182 has 15 aye votes, 13 nay votes, and 1 being absent" (vote announced on the floor).
Supporters argued the bill protects equality and clarifies how payroll deductions for political activity are handled. In floor remarks an unidentified senator who opened debate said the bill addressed "freedom of choice" and urged colleagues to review…
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