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House debates used-tire recycling bill after contentious substitute attempt; amendments change fees and enforcement
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 213 at length after a failed substitute motion. The bill raises recycling subsidies per ton, adjusts proposed fee levels (discussion between $75 and $65), and adds amendments about enforcement procedures, investigation standards and a warning-notice alternative to fines.
The Utah House held extended debate on House Bill 213, a used-tire management bill that changes the state’s recycling subsidy and enforcement structure.
Sponsor Representative David Urie and co-sponsors described the bill as increasing the recycling payment per ton to encourage in‑state processing and reduce waste piles. Members disputed the appropriate subsidy level: floor discussion centered on raising support from roughly $20 per ton to $65 (with some earlier proposals of $75 cited), and speakers warned lowering the fee might…
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