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House advances highway jurisdiction study, converts bill into interim task force assignment
Summary
First Substitute SB 176 was amended into a Transportation Interim Committee study directing the committee to recommend a proposed new state highway system; a floor amendment to add a section of Highway 189 was withdrawn and the bill passed the House.
Representatives on March 2 moved to uncircle First Substitute Senate Bill 176, the Highway Jurisdiction and Funding Study. The sponsor said the bill was substantially changed in committee and now asks the Transportation Interim Committee to recommend legislation establishing a new state highway system; the interim committee can add, delete or change the list of roads and will study financial allocation and funding mechanisms.
An unnamed House member sought to add a portion of Highway 189 through Provo city limits (referred to as 800 North in Orem) to the list of roads to be considered. That proposed amendment was discussed but ultimately withdrawn by the mover. Sponsor remarks emphasized that the interim committee is a standing committee that will perform the study using time and funds already budgeted for interim committee work.
The House recorded final passage; the bill passed and will be returned to the Senate for further action. Representative supporters noted the bill creates a task-force‑style process rather than making immediate jurisdictional transfers of state roads to local governments.
