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House approves bill letting local health entities use state motor-pool vehicles
Summary
Lawmakers amended and passed HB 111 to allow certain local authorities — including local substance-abuse authorities — to use the state motor pool; supporters said bulk purchasing saves money for small health districts, while critics warned the state would front costs and raised oversight concerns.
The House on Feb. 5 approved House Bill 111, expanding use of the state motor pool to certain local governmental entities, including language added on the floor to include "local substance abuse authorities." The bill passed the House with 39 yes votes and 30 no votes.
Sponsor Representative Price said the change responds to a Utah Attorney General opinion that the Central Services Division…
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