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Air‑quality preemption bill fails after heated floor debate
Utah Senate · March 5, 2014
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Summary
Senate Bill 164, which would have limited the state's ability to adopt air standards above the lowest federal level, failed on final passage after senators and the Division of Air Quality warned it would tie Utah's hands (14‑11).
Senate Bill 164 sought to limit the state’s ability to adopt air‑quality standards exceeding the minimum federal requirements. Supporters argued the measure would avoid federal overreach and enable timely local responses; opponents—including the Division of Air Quality…
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