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The Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act, passed in late January, set up a process for the Legislature to challenge federal laws it believes to be overreach.
Passed in January, S.B. 57, Utah’s “sovereignty bill,” grants the state authority to override federal law, policy or rule. In a state with ongoing environmental concerns including natural resources and air and water pollution, the possible effects of S.B. 57 have some people worried. Bill sponsor Sen. Scott Sandall (R-Tremonton) said this bill is not...
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A measure that adds some legislative oversight of coal-fired power plants in Utah and when they should close was heard in a legislative committee on Tuesday. Critics worry it delays their closure and strips the Public Service Commission of certain oversight, but supporters say Utah needs a firm grasp on its energy future given growing federal regulatory oversight.