Despite rumblings of a possible early adjournment, the Utah Legislature s sprint through its 45-day general session came to an end right at midnight Friday night after a dramatic surprise on the Senate floor that spurred furious and emotional debate.
About 50 protesters, some with dogs, gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday to speak out against a bill to trump cities ability to regulate puppy mills.
About 50 protesters, some with dogs, gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday to speak out against a bill to trump cities ability to regulate puppy mills.
HB476 would prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances or other rules that prohibit the operation of an animal enterprise or the use of a working animal. Governments would instead only be able to enforce state and federal laws.
Drinking water, sanitation, generation of electrical power, fire suppression and agriculture all take water. But in an emergency water supply shortage, who should be the first in line, and if a water user is cut off, what’s the compensation? After suffering through last year’s drought, Utah lawmakers are hoping for a study of the issue.