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House approves bill to centralize state leasing oversight
Summary
House Bill 91, aiming to centralize state leasing under DFCM and tighten oversight of agency leases, passed the House Jan. 26, 1995, with a 66-0 recorded vote after sponsor John L. Valentine outlined market-rate concerns and exemptions for higher education.
House Bill 91, which centralizes state leasing authority to improve oversight and reduce costly leases, passed the Utah House on Jan. 26, 1995, by a vote of 66-0.
Representative John L. Valentine, sponsor, said the bill responds to inconsistent leasing practices across state agencies, with some offices paying $15 per square foot while market rates are much lower. HB 91 assigns oversight responsibility to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) while exempting higher education processes and requiring reporting from the judiciary.
Valentine said centralization would permit more consistent negotiation of lease terms and reduce instances where agencies enter higher-cost leases in absence of construction appropriations. He noted the measure had been recommended in similar form by executive appropriations and by the interim executive committee in prior consideration and that the bill is a re-introduction of last year’s proposal.
Floor debate was minimal; the sponsor waived summation and the House voted to refer HB 91 to the Senate with a recorded vote of 66 yes, 0 no. The bill’s sponsors highlighted anticipated oversight savings and improved consistency across state agencies.
