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Senate debate centers on role of Constitutional Revision Commission as CRC reform bill advances to third reading

Utah State Senate · February 7, 2006
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Summary

Senators debated SB 189 at length over whether the Constitutional Revision Commission should be limited to technical drafting or allowed broader input; three floor amendments to expand member access and restore a 30-day report requirement failed and the bill moved to third reading after debate.

A sustained floor debate on SB 189 focused on the constitutional-review process and the proper role of the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC).

Sponsor Senator Knudson said the bill would modestly reduce commission membership and adjust procedural language to improve process and clarity. Opponents argued amendments were needed to preserve broader access to the CRC and ensure the commission's…

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