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Utah House passes budget bill after debate over higher education and one-time funding
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The Utah House approved House Bill 400, a budget package that drew objections over higher-education funding and the use of one-time money for ongoing programs; the bill passed 51–19 and will be sent to the Senate.
The Utah House voted to pass House Bill 400, the chamber—s budget package, after members debated funding levels for higher education and the use of one-time revenue for ongoing programs. The bill passed the House 51—619 and will be forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
Opponents on the House floor said the package failed to meet higher-education needs. "Like most of you, I can't possibly read all of this and don't know what's in it," Representative Carlson said, adding, "I cannot support this budget because I don't believe…
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