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Utah Senate declines to advance early-voting bill after debate on costs and election integrity
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 15 to allow early voting beginning 14 days before Election Day; opponents warned of higher costs and potential misuse, while supporters said it would ease Election Day congestion. The motion to pass failed 9–18 with 2 absent.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 7 debated House Bill 15, a proposal to permit registered voters to cast early ballots beginning 14 days before Election Day. Sponsor Senator Hallowell said the bill sets hours and locations for early voting, shortens candidate vacancy timeframes and includes technical changes to alleviate Election Day lines and reduce reliance on expensive electronic…
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