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Senate restores and passes bill allowing legislative intervention in court cases with limit debate over tie-breaking votes
Summary
Senate members recalled and debated Senate Bill 171, which clarifies the Legislature’s authority to intervene in certain court actions; an amendment that would remove the presiding officers’ tie-breaking vote on litigation spending was offered and rejected, and SB171 passed on a roll call.
The Utah State Senate reconsidered and passed Senate Bill 171 on Day 30 after a motion to recall the bill and extended floor debate about the legislature’s role in litigation. The bill gives the Legislature a clearer ability to intervene in court actions when deemed appropriate and requires notification from the attorney general when claims implicate legislative…
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