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House adopts fifth substitute for SB 187 after sponsor says substitute resolves outstanding disputes over CIB funding
Summary
Lawmakers adopted a fifth substitute to SB 187 that sponsors said reconciles stakeholder concerns and allows Community Infrastructure Bank (CIB) funding to move forward for intended purposes, including a project in Tooele County; the House passed the substituted bill on final reading.
The House adopted the fifth substitute to SB 187 and passed the bill after sponsors said the latest substitute addressed disagreements among stakeholders about how Community Infrastructure Bank (CIB) funds could be used.
Representative Snyder described the fifth substitute as an "elegant solution" that allowed CIB money to move forward for intended purposes, including a potential project in Tooele County. Representative Watkins, described as the "good sponsor from Carbon County," moved the substitute, and Representatives Albrecht and others urged support, saying they had worked with county stakeholders.
The House adopted the substitute and passed SB 187 on final reading. The floor transcript records the substitute adoption proceeding, speakers urging adoption, and the subsequent final passage; the substitute was described repeatedly on the floor as the product of negotiation with stakeholders and county officials.
Ending: The bill will be sent to the Senate for further consideration; sponsors said the substitute balanced competing local interests and allowed the CIB-authorized work to proceed.
