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House rejects substitute to add legislative appointees and duties to UTA board after lengthy debate
Summary
The Utah House debated substitute House Bill 188, a package of changes responding to a legislative audit of the Utah Transit Authority that would add legislative appointees and new board duties; the measure failed 30–38 after amendment and extended debate.
The Utah House of Representatives debated and ultimately rejected a substitute to House Bill 188 on Feb. 27, 2008, a bill that would have implemented several recommendations from a legislative performance audit of the Utah Transit Authority. Representative Wayne Harper, sponsor of the measure, said the bill was designed to support UTA’s mission by clarifying appointment terms, adding three appointed trustees (one each appointed by the House Speaker, Senate President and the Governor), and expanding the board’s duties to include clearer public reporting, long‑range planning and oversight of ridership counts and fares.
Harper told members that the audit identified “very good strengths and things that UTA is doing correctly” and listed specific areas for improvement. “If…
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