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House approves higher bidding threshold for school construction after lengthy debate
Summary
After extended floor debate and amendments, the House passed HB134 to raise the threshold at which school districts must solicit outside bids from $60,000 to $100,000, with safeguards added to require bidding in certain circumstances; the bill passed the House (reported 64–6).
The Utah House voted to raise the bidding threshold for school construction and maintenance projects, approving House Bill 134 after lengthy debate and last-minute amendments intended to protect taxpayer value.
Sponsor Representative Hayman said increasing the threshold from $60,000 to $100,000 reflects rising construction costs and gives…
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