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Utah House passes amended HB 1 appropriations bill after contested debate on CHIP, drug courts and senior services
Summary
The House amended and passed HB 1 (Appropriations Act) after debate over one-time funding and targeted restorations for CHIP coverage, drug courts and senior services; final House vote 55–17; bill referred to the Senate.
The Utah House voted to pass the Appropriations Act, HB 1, as amended after extended debate over the use of one-time funds to restore several programs, including a proposal to remove the cap on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), restore funding for drug courts and add one-time support for senior services such as Meals on Wheels. The final voice and roll-call action resulted in HB 1 passing the House 55–17 and being sent to the Senate for consideration.
Representative Arrant…
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