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Utah House approves 2% remittance fee for some overseas transfers; opponents call it regressive
Summary
The House passed the first substitute of HB141, imposing a 2% fee on foreign remittances for senders who do not present specified state-issued identification. Supporters framed the fee as a law-enforcement tool; opponents said it would disproportionately burden immigrant and working-class families. Vote: 58–15.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 10 passed the first substitute of HB141, a bill that would impose a 2% fee on foreign remittances when the sender does not present a state-approved form of identification.
"So this bill is a 2% tax on foreign remittances if you do not show a state issued ID," sponsor Representative Gracious told the House, describing the proposal as a way to help law enforcement and deter criminal misuse of remittance channels. The sponsor said a list of qualifying identification documents…
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