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Senate advances bill limiting payroll deductions for political contributions amid constitutional warnings
Summary
First substitute House Bill 179, banning payroll deductions for political activity, moved to third reading after a lengthy floor debate in which opponents warned of First Amendment challenges and potentially large litigation costs to the state.
The Utah Senate advanced first substitute House Bill 179 on Feb. 14 after an extended floor debate about the bill's constitutional risks and potential fiscal consequences.
The bill would prohibit payroll deductions taken from public employees' paychecks for political contributions and political action committee activity. Sponsor Senator Poulton told colleagues the measure is intended to prevent government from assisting political action…
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