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House approves bills on surplus computers for people with disabilities, virtual visitation, construction bonds and off‑highway vehicle fees; auto‑theft proposal
Summary
The Utah House advanced a slate of bills including a measure to transfer surplus state computers to nonprofits serving people with disabilities, a virtual‑visitation bill, construction bond reforms and higher off‑highway vehicle registration fees; a $1 vehicle‑registration increase to fund an auto‑theft prevention board failed on the floor.
The Utah House of Representatives spent its afternoon on a long floor calendar, voting on a series of bills that ranged from technology donations for people with disabilities to changes in fees for off‑highway vehicles.
Representative Calvin Byrd’s House Bill 188 passed the House and will go to the Senate after receiving 66 yes votes and 1 no vote. Byrd said the bill authorizes transfer of surplus state information‑technology equipment to nonprofit organizations serving people with disabilities. He told colleagues the nonprofits would wipe and refurbish computers and provide operating software so recipients can retain school skills, learn new skills and connect to community activities. “It’s an opportunity to help people that can contribute to our society,” Byrd said in floor remarks.
Lawmakers debated funding and the fiscal note in several bills. Representative Bigelow asked whether HB 188’s redistribution of surplus machines could reduce revenue the state currently receives from surplus sales; Byrd replied the bill would not draw on the General Fund but could affect receipts…
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