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Utah House rejects bill to expand local privatization inventories; sponsor’s amendment narrows scope
Summary
First Substitute SB45, requiring inventories of competitive activities by counties and cities, failed 34–36 after floor debate and an amendment that removed second‑class cities and counties. Supporters said inventories bring accountability; opponents worried about scope and local burden.
The Utah House voted to file First Substitute Senate Bill 45 after extended floor debate and an amendment that narrowed its scope.
Sponsor Representative Frank presented SB45 as an "inventory" measure aimed at asking larger cities and counties to document activities that resemble private‑sector services so governments can decide whether to retain or divest them. He said the measure targeted counties and cities of the first and…
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