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House approves second substitute to restore sales-tax exemption for health clubs and spas; 47–26
Summary
The Utah House on Feb. 24 approved a second substitute for HB 323 to restore a sales-tax exemption for health clubs and health spas (and to add publicly owned golf courses under a rule change), passing the measure 47–26 after a floor debate over public health goals and the size of the tax base.
The Utah House of Representatives voted to pass the second substitute for House Bill 323 on Feb. 24, reversing last year’s decision that had removed a number of sales-tax exemptions. The measure, described in debate as a step to encourage exercise and public health, passed by a recorded vote of 47–26 and was sent to the Senate for consideration.
Sponsor Michael G. Watt introduced the measure as a corrective step to exclude health clubs and health spas from the sales-tax changes enacted…
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