Commentary: Herbert should veto bill that mandates AG opinions

Last year, the Utah Office of the Attorney General provided advice to the governor regarding the special election to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz. The Legislature asked the AG to provide an opinion regarding the special election. The governor objected, and the AG did not provide the opinion. (Subsequently the governor consented to the release of a draft opinion, and it has been made public.)Now the Legislature has passed HB198, which requires the AG to issue an opinion when the Legislature reques