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House backs measure to give cities first opportunity to buy surplus school land
Summary
Lawmakers approved first substitute House Bill 446 to give cities the first right to purchase surplus school district land in built-out communities and to dedicate sale proceeds to bond reduction or capital facilities; sponsors said amendment ensured fair market returns and public use.
The Utah House passed first substitute House Bill 446 on Feb. 23, a measure that gives cities priority to acquire surplus school district property in densely developed jurisdictions and directs sale proceeds toward bond reduction or capital facilities.
Sponsor Representative Walker said the bill is aimed at keeping former school sites in public use…
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