The Utah legislature is actively pursuing the establishment of a National Hockey League (NHL) franchise in the state. A resolution, SJR 12, which supports the creation of an NHL team, was unanimously voted in favor on the Senate floor. Jazz owners Ryan Qualtrics and Ashley Smith attended the vote, signaling strong local interest and potential ownership involvement. Additionally, Utah leaders, including the Smiths, have met with the NHL Commissioner to discuss bringing a team to Utah. Lawmakers are considering building a dedicated hockey stadium to facilitate this expansion. While there is enthusiasm for the NHL's expansion in Utah, legislators have expressed the need to 'protect the taxpayer dollar' in the process.
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Via @kyle_dunphey Hockey on the hill: Lawmakers champion NHL expansion as league commissioner meets with governor #utpol #utleg https://t.co/lk7OpBt9TU via @UTNewsDispatch
Via @kyle_dunphey: Hockey on the hill: Lawmakers champion NHL expansion as league commissioner meets with governor https://t.co/lk7OpBt9TU via @UTNewsDispatch
🏒NHL IN UTAH🥅: In a unanimous decision, lawmakers vote on the Senate floor in favor of SJR 12, the resolution that supports the establishment of an NHL franchise in the state. Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith were in attendance for the vote. @KUTV2News https://t.co/9jmAPLVIGB
NOW: @RyanQualtrics and his wife Ashley are in the Senate. In a few minutes the Senate is expected to vote on resolution supporting an NHL franchise in Utah #utpol #utleg https://t.co/c6u3A96wJX
The Utah legislature is considering building an NHL hockey stadium in the push for a team. Read more: https://t.co/BGCMXXQ7mC