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House Rules committee rejects proposal to disclose executive‑branch origin of bills
Summary
The House Rules Committee on Feb. 4 considered HR4, a non‑punitive recommendation from Representative McPherson that sponsors disclose when bills are materially requested by executive‑branch agencies. After debate over definitions and confidentiality, the committee voted 1–6 against a favorable recommendation.
The Utah House Rules Committee rejected a rules resolution that would have asked legislators to disclose when bills were materially requested by executive‑branch agencies.
Representative Matt McPherson introduced HR4, saying the measure was intended as a voluntary transparency practice, not a punitive rule. “If this bill is originating in any way, shape, or form from an agency or from the executive branch, just let your colleagues know,” McPherson said, urging a simple…
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