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HB-141 PASSES SENATE!
Mar 10th
Shocking News! HB-141 Passes SenateTaken from: http://utahwatergaurdians.org/ March 10, 2010 A sad day for Utah’s fisherman, Representative McIff’s unconstitutional House-bill somehow passes the Senate.In an odd twist of events, the 2nd substitute HB-141 was passed with a 19-10 vote late in the day. A swarm of brand-new cowboy hats filled the hallway in front of the Senate door this afternoon in anticipation for a full floor debate. The 2nd substitute HB-141 was made public, just 3 hours before the vote…. in a nut shell, its still full of problems. Also, Senator Stowell attached a bill, SB-281 Public Access to Stream Beds – Utah Waterways Task Force, to HB-141. We’ll post a full breakdown shortly. The Vote->http://le.utah.gov/~2010/status/hbillsta/hb0141s02.htm Please note how your Representative voted and act according come election time. If they stood up for the Constitution and water law, send in a note thanking them.
NEXT STEP -> CONTACT THE GOVERNORS OFFICE!!!!
Governor’s Office Economic Development
GOED (Governor’s Office of Economic Development)
Utah Tourism Industry Coalition
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A Good Read: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/saltwater/news/story?id=4975762
Great Read On HB 141
Mar 3rd
I thought JD did a great job explaining the simply truths of why HB 141 should not pass the Senate. Take some time and read it, its better than acting like you are working. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14498564
Utah Stream Access Update
Feb 24th
2/23—HB-141 passed the House today 50-25 and is now moving onto the Senate.
KEY POINTS of INTEREST –>HB 141:
- It is a clear violation of separation of powers, making it in direct contrast to the Utah Constitution Article V Section I and the ideals of our founding fathers.
- It was done in secret, and the substitute bill came out after it passed committee and was sprung on the House for a quick debate.
- Approves a political and controversial process of adding waters to a list that can be access by the public and saying what waters can’t be accessed by the public.
- Negates over 100 years of water law in Utah.
- Flies in the face of 3 Utah Supreme Court decisions separated by over 70 years declaring and defining the public’s easement in State waters.
- Refuses to balance two competing constitutional rights, but unconstitutionally disregards one in the favor of the other.
This bill is unconstitutional….PERIOD!
For up-to-date info & links to contact your Senators visit: www.utahwaterguardians.org
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