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House approves Salt Palace renovation bill after heated debate over added projects
Summary
The Utah House voted 44-30 on Feb. 25, 1991, to pass House Bill 437 — a package of convention and tourism funding that includes Salt Palace renovations — after hours of debate over added local projects, funding guarantees and procedural options; sponsors said the bill is a compromise, opponents criticized new earmarks and the extension of local levies.
The Utah House of Representatives approved House Bill 437, a package that funds renovations and related projects for the Salt Palace and other local facilities, by a 44-30 vote on Feb. 25, 1991. The bill had been amended by the Senate; the House voted to concur and then to give final passage, sending the measure back to the Senate for enrollment.
Supporters framed the measure as a compromise reached with the governor, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County and said it would secure local guarantees before state funds are spent. Representative James (summation) urged members to pass the bill as the best vehicle available after negotiations with the other branches of government. Representative Bishop, the sponsor, told…
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