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House passes phased-in capital outlay equalization bill after heated floor debate
Summary
The Utah House approved substitute House Bill 65, a phased 5-mill capital outlay equalization formula and a $5 million state appropriation to begin funding school building needs across low-valuation districts; a proposed two-year delay amendment failed and the bill passed 52–20.
The Utah House of Representatives passed substitute House Bill 65 on Feb. 21, approving a phased-in program to equalize capital outlay funding for school construction and repairs across the state.
Sponsor Representative Birmingham told the chamber the measure addresses “a crisis in school building construction” caused by rapid growth in some districts and a wide disparity in property valuation per pupil that leaves poorer districts unable to raise enough local capital for school facilities. The bill phases in a 5‑mill equalization over several years (a 2‑mill start then 3, 4 and 5), adds protections for districts with existing bonded obligations,…
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