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League recommends opposing HB465 as drafted, urges partnership approach on homelessness and public safety
Summary
The Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee on Feb. 18 recommended opposing House Bill 465 as drafted because it would authorize a state-mandated agreement with the Department of Public Safety and permit withholding of gas-tax and homelessness mitigation funds from cities that do not sign.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns Legislative Policy Committee on Feb. 18 recommended opposing House Bill 465 as drafted and urged state lawmakers to pursue partnership-based alternatives rather than preemption or financial penalties.
HB465, as drafted, would require a city of the first class that receives homelessness mitigation funds to enter into an agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). The bill text sets two stated outcomes for such an agreement: to “increase public safety” and to “ensure the proper function of city police department with generally accepted standards.” If a covered city did not sign the agreement by a specified date, the bill would authorize the state to withhold gasoline tax revenues and homelessness…
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