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House approves shift of tourism account funds toward sporting events; SB198 passes 58–13
Summary
The House voted to increase the tourism performance marketing account share directed toward sporting events from 7.5% to 10% and passed Senate Bill 198, after sponsor Representative Urquhart said the change would provide an ongoing funding stream to support events and a separate $4 million one-time budget item was proposed to recruit USA Cycling.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 voted to uncircle and pass Senate Bill 198, a tourism amendment that increases the portion of the tourism performance marketing account dedicated to sporting events from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. Sponsor Representative Urquhart said the change creates an ongoing revenue stream to support sporting events such as cycling tours, marathons and triathlons and complements a proposed one-time $4 million budget…
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