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Huntsman to call session to map a 4th seat for Utah
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Although the governor said earlier this fall he was willing to bring the Utah Legislature back to consider redrawing the state's congressional districts to include the new seat, his announcement to the Deseret Morning News surprised legislative leaders.
"Man, that's a big order to ask for," said Senate President John Valentine, R-Orem, predicting that whatever lawmakers come up with won't be liked much by either party "because it will feel too rushed."
Valentine noted that a proposal the governor and lawmakers came up with earlier this year for the congressional committee generated "fierce opposition. ... Redrawing boundaries is a tough issue. It usually take us an entire session to do it."
House Speaker Greg Curtis, R-Sandy, said he didn't realize, either, that the governor was ready to take action. Curtis was more optimistic that lawmakers would be able to come up with an acceptable map.
"Hopefully, we're all working together for the benefit of the state of Utah," Curtis said. "I think it would clearly have the potential of benefiting both groups (Republicans and Democrats). It doesn't need to be a partisan issue."
Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, said on KSL radio's Doug Wright Show on Monday that he believes the bill is over for now.
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