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Senate overrides veto on unfair-practices bill amid debate over definitions and process

Utah State Senate (veto override session) · April 26, 2004
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The Utah Senate overrode Governor Walker's veto of Senate Bill 239, an unfair business practices measure supporters say protects intellectual property for high-tech firms; the chamber voted to override and transmit the bill to the House after debate over definitions including cyberterrorism and concerns about process.

The Utah Senate on April 26 voted to override Governor Olin S. Walker—s veto of Senate Bill 239, a measure intended by sponsors to strengthen protections against unfair business practices and to support high-technology businesses.

Senator Demetrij introduced the bill and urged an override, saying amendments addressed most concerns and arguing the measure would "make for a…

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