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House approves proposed constitutional amendment on school-fund earmark after heated exchange
Summary
House approved Senate Joint Resolution 17 to amend the constitution’s earmark for the Uniform School Fund; proponents said it prevents litigation and excessive caps on education funding, while opponents warned it reduces budget flexibility. The House vote was reported as 60–12 to place the question on the ballot.
The Utah House debated and approved Senate Joint Resolution 17 on Feb. 27, a proposed constitutional amendment to clarify that personal income and corporate franchise taxes are earmarked to the Uniform School Fund. Proponents argued the change avoids costly legal disputes over the constitutional meaning of…
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