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Utah House approves reorganization of state energy policy after debate over prioritized language
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB 374, a reordering and clarification of the state’s energy policy, despite objections that its prioritized list of energy attributes ("shall" language) could effectively place 'clean' last. The bill passed 63–9 and moves to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 7 approved House Bill 374, a reorganization of the state's energy policy that sponsors said clarifies definitions and makes the code readable and actionable. The measure passed the House 63–9 and will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
Supporters, including the bill’s sponsor, Representative Jack, said the changes are largely editorial and organizational: "we reordered the terms to make them in logical order and to prioritize them," he…
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