House approves $1 million for Utah Botanical Center relocation, 70–1
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Summary
The House voted 70–1 to pass HB245, an appropriation request seeking $1,000,000 to assist relocation of the Utah Botanical Center from Farmington to Kaysville, with sponsor Representative Dillery urging continued funding and members expressing support for the center's education and research roles.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on Feb. 5, 1998 passed House Bill 245, an appropriation measure seeking $1,000,000 to support relocation of the Utah Botanical Center from Farmington to Kaysville.
Representative Dillery, who moved to uncircle HB245 and brought the bill to the floor, said the proposal seeks $1 million to assist the relocation and associated infrastructure work. He noted the site will also host the Ogden Graduate Center for Utah State University Continuing Education, described ongoing negotiations with UDOT and private grant prospects, and asked members to prioritize the appropriation as the Legislature reviews funding bills.
Several members spoke in support. Representative Adair recounted personal connections to the center’s master gardener program and emphasized the facility’s volunteer and educational roles. Representative Stecher also urged backing and described the multiple public purposes the center would serve.
Voting opened and closed on the measure; the clerk reported HB245 received 70 yes votes and 1 no vote. The bill passed the House and was transmitted to the Senate for their consideration.
The transcript indicates the sponsor waived further summation after debate and that the bill will proceed to the Senate. No amendment text or appropriation reallocation was recorded on the floor transcript beyond the sponsor’s $1,000,000 figure.
