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Utah League of Cities and Towns flags multiple bills; SB 277 advances from committee 4-2
Summary
The Utah League’s Legislative Policy Committee on Tuesday said it opposes several bills as drafted — including HB 465, HB 300 and HB 355 — and warned members to watch for action alerts. SB 277, a GRAMA-related measure, passed out of committee 4-2 after a late substitute added a balancing test.
The Utah League of Cities and Towns’ Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) on Tuesday told members it opposes several bills as drafted and may issue action alerts as the Legislature moves bills to the floor. The LPC singled out HB 465, HB 300 and HB 355 among others, and reported that SB 277 — a bill addressing state public-records procedures — passed out of committee 4-2.
The LPC said these bills matter because they affect municipal authority, city funding streams and public-records processes that local governments rely on. League staff urged member cities to remain engaged and to watch for action alerts as the session progresses.
HB 465: funding withheld if cities don’t contract with DPS
A Utah League staff member said HB 465 would condition certain funds on local contracts with the Department of Public Safety. "This one deals with public safety, withholds gas tax and homeless mitigation funds if a city of the first class doesn't contract with DPS,"…
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