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House approves tire-recycling fee increase, rejects rodeo appropriation; domestic violence funding moves forward
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB 377 to raise the tire recycling fee and approved HB 143 directing support for domestic violence shelters; a $50,000 appropriation for the state rodeo team (HB 381) failed 36–39. HB 101, a technical language change to refer to "persons with a disability," passed 74–0.
Several funding and technical measures were decided on the House floor Thursday.
House Bill 377: Tire recycling fee — Passed. Representative Nell B. Hendrickson said HB 377 raises the fee collected at purchase by $0.15 (state portion previously $0.85) to help the recycling loan/trust fund pay recyclers. The House approved the bill 59 yes to 12 no.
House Bill 143: Domestic violence shelters — Passed. Representative Lorraine T. Pace described HB 143 as clarifying responsibility and appropriations for domestic violence shelters, noting increasing referrals for child abuse related to domestic violence and a statewide network of shelters and support services. The bill passed and was referred to the Senate (vote recorded as 67 yes, 0 no).
House Bill 381: Rodeo appropriation — Failed. Representative Thomas V. Hatch requested $50,000 to assist the Utah High School Rodeo Association's state team to travel to nationals and proposed the Department of Agriculture promotional fund as a source. After debate and a call of the House, HB 381 failed on the floor, 36 yes to 39 no, and was filed.
House Bill 101: Disability language technical amendments — Passed. Representative Vazkutsky said HB101 replaces the word "handicapped" with "persons with a disability" across code to reflect more respectful language; the bill passed 74 yes, 0 no.
Votes of note: HB 377 (59–12 passed); HB 381 (36–39 failed); HB 143 (67–0 passed); HB 101 (74–0 passed).
What this means: The tire-fee increase provides more revenue to a trust fund that supports tire recycling; domestic violence shelter provisions were prioritized for funding; the rodeo appropriation did not receive majority support. Members who spoke emphasized program needs and how funds would be sourced and adjusted through the appropriations process.
