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From HEAL Utah

Gov. Huntsman has until March 21st to veto House Bill 100, a bill passed by the Legislature that would severely restrict the ability of environmental groups–and any other non-profit–to use the courts to stop environmentally harmful practices by corporations or the government. Gov. Huntsman has hinted he may veto the bill because it impinges on the constitutional rights of non-profits, but he has yet to take decisive action.

Please take a minute to contact Gov. Huntsman and ask him to veto HB 100 and preserve the right of environmental organizations to access the courts. He alone has the power to prevent this legislation from becoming law. You can call the governor at (801) 538-1000 or send an email here: http://www.utah.gov/governor/contact.html.

Rep. Aaron Tilton (R-Springville) proposed HB 100 to seek revenge on environmental groups for winning a court order delaying construction of the Legacy Parkway. His vindictive legislation purports to prevent environmental groups from filing “frivolous lawsuits,” and requires organizations to post a bond to cover any costs of delaying a project–including lost profits, employee wages, construction costs and taxes–or face losing their right to do business with the state. These bonds could easily reach in excess of millions of dollars.
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