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House approves $4 million for Olin Walker Housing Trust Fund after debate over funding source
Summary
The Utah House passed a second substitute to HB54 to appropriate $4 million for the Olin Walker Housing Trust Fund (52–15) after floor debate over whether to fund the program by diverting a portion of existing insurance-premium tax revenue or via a one-time appropriation.
The Utah House approved a second substitute to House Bill 54 on a 52–15 vote, authorizing $4,000,000 for the Olin Walker Housing Trust Fund to support low-income housing.
Sponsor Representative Harper described the bill on the floor as “a straight appropriation bill, dollars 4,000,000,” and said lawmakers would address the prioritization as part of end‑of‑year fiscal decisions. The bill’s appropriation was described on the floor as $2,000,000 one‑time and $2,000,000…
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