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Utah House approves court-expansion bill after debate over costs and backlogs
Summary
The Utah House passed second substitute Senate Bill 134, adding judicial positions and technical court changes. Supporters said the move addresses judicial capacity; opponents warned of ongoing facility and salary costs, citing a $793,000 annual fiscal note and potential Matheson Courthouse renovations.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House voted to pass second substitute Senate Bill 134 on Jan. 29, advancing a package of court amendments that adds judicial positions and makes technical changes intended to speed case handling.
House sponsor Representative Snyder opened debate by saying the bill responds to a request from the chief justice for resources to make courts “more efficient, more effective, and more responsive.” He described provisions that add Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges and district court judges and asked colleagues for support to address growing judicial…
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