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House approves 1997 bonding package after extended debate over borrowing and priorities
Summary
After hours of floor debate about borrowing philosophy and project priorities, the Utah House passed Senate Bill 2 (1997 bonding and debt-financing authorization) by a vote of 53–18. Supporters cited low interest and inflation protection; opponents warned of long-term interest costs.
The Utah House on Feb. 28 approved Senate Bill 2, the 1997 bonding and debt-financing authorization, after sustained floor debate over whether the state should borrow for capital projects or pay from current revenues.
Supporters said borrowing lets the state build needed facilities now at interest rates (sponsors noted roughly 5%) that are lower than expected inflation, and pointed to the immediacy of construction…
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