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House debate yields amendment to study sales‑tax exemptions; higher‑ed distribution language contested
Summary
Representatives adopted Amendment #2 to HB 6,001 to insert intent language directing the next general session to "consider and evaluate" sales‑tax exemptions (with language later clarified by a 'but not limited to' insertion). Lawmakers sparred over whether to prescribe criteria for a $4 million Board of Regents distribution, citing constitutional-delegation concerns.
Lawmakers in the Utah House debated and then adopted intent language in the supplemental appropriations bill (House Bill 6,001) directing the next general session to consider and evaluate sales‑tax exemptions.
Representative Becker, sponsor of the amendment, told colleagues the language was intended to be a notice to the next Legislature, not an immediate repeal. “This is a proposal to insert intent language in the supplemental appropriations bill… that we look during the next general…
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