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Bill limiting governor’s emergency powers wins final House OK

Under the legislation, if a crisis lasts beyond 30 days, the Legislature could then weigh in on the situation.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Mark Strong, R-Bluffdale, checks in for a vote on the House floor during the second to last day of the legislative session at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Strong added a religious protection amendment to SB195, reining in the governor's emergency powers, before the bill passed the House. It now awaits Senate OK of the amendment to go to the governor.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Mark Strong, R-Bluffdale, checks in for a vote on the House floor during the second to last day of the legislative session at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Strong added a religious protection amendment to SB195, reining in the governor's emergency powers, before the bill passed the House. It now awaits Senate OK of the amendment to go to the governor.

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