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House reinstates planning‑and‑zoning phrase for school districts, then 'circles' Senate Bill 8
Summary
Lawmakers reinstated language about 'methods or and building codes' in Substitute Senate Bill 8 to reassure school districts, but members concerned about unresolved questions voted to 'circle' (postpone) the bill for further review.
The Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 6 reconsidered Substitute Senate Bill 8, a planning‑and‑zoning measure, and approved an amendment to reinstate language referencing “methods or and building codes” after school districts expressed concern the deletion had created confusion for city and county planners.
Sponsor Representative Lyon told the House the two reinstated sections—one affecting municipalities, the other counties—are meant to reassure school districts that the change is limited…
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