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Senate approves limits on governor’s interstate agreements after floor debate
Utah State Senate · February 4, 2008
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Summary
The Utah Senate passed a bill narrowing the governor’s authority to enter binding interstate agreements, 25–3, after senators debated concerns the measure could unduly constrain executive flexibility.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate voted to approve first substitute Senate Bill 144, a measure that narrows the governor’s authority to enter binding interstate agreements without legislative sign‑off. Sen. Jenkins, sponsor of the bill, said the measure “limits the parameters on the governor’s ability to make interstate binding agreements” and…
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