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House approves museum-funding initiative 59-11 to help local museums
Summary
HB212, the Museum and Educational Initiative, passed the House 59-11 to create an appropriation mechanism to support local museums via the Office of Museum Services; sponsor described one-time and ongoing funding but did not state specific amounts on the floor.
The House passed House Bill 212, a Museum and Educational Initiative intended to help the Office of Museum Services provide funding and technical support to more than 170 local museums across Utah.
Representative Wayne A. Harper, sponsor, described the proposal as a way to support volunteer-run local museums with help for HVAC, preservation, Internet access, training and display cases. On the floor he described the plan as calling for a one-time appropriation and an ongoing appropriation to create a fund, but specific dollar amounts were not provided in the floor remarks.
"This is a fun piece of legislation," Harper said, calling the measure the "Museum Yes program" and inviting members to a rotunda exhibit showcasing artifacts and local museums.
Floor discussion included several members from different districts who supported the appropriation as a way to preserve heritage and promote educational opportunities for schoolchildren. Voting closed with 59 yes votes and 11 no votes; the bill passed the House and will be transmitted to the Senate for further action.
The bill was referred to the appropriate appropriations committee for funding details after passage.
