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House adopts third substitute for bill to direct research funds to rural colleges
Summary
Lawmakers adopted the third substitute to House Bill 318 to create a fund for rural university research and public‑service projects, with a board to screen projects and a $150,000 fiscal note noted for small university support.
The House adopted the third substitute to House Bill 318 and a floor amendment that sponsors said would create a fund to support research and public‑service projects directed toward rural Utah. Supporters said the bill channels funds to rural counties and postsecondary institutions, establishes a board composed of regional representatives plus a technical‑skills representative to screen and recommend projects, and assigns oversight to the Community Impact Board.
Sponsors noted a fiscal note of $150,000 this year to ensure small university budgets would not be affected, and they said the governor supported the measure. Floor debate emphasized the bill’s aim to bring higher‑education resources and workforce development back to rural areas.
The House adopted the third substitute and the sponsor’s amendment on the floor; the bill was advanced on the calendar for further consideration and referral to the Senate.
