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Lawmakers approve $38 million library bond after extended debate over priorities
Summary
House Bill 1 61, a $38 million bond to complete higher education library projects, passed the Utah House 44‑26 after extended floor debate about bonding capacity, operations & maintenance costs, and whether to ‘circle’ the bill for further committee reconciliation.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House narrowly approved House Bill 1 61 on Feb. 12, advancing a $38 million bonding package intended to complete library projects across the state’s higher‑education system.
Representative Moody, who sponsored the measure, framed it as a long‑overdue response to clear facility needs after committee study and a statewide review. “We probably should have done this 2 to 3 years ago,”…
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