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House adopts conference report on transportation governance, approves HB 371
Summary
The House adopted a conference committee report and passed second substitute HB 371 on transportation governance, making changes to UTA board appointments and transition provisions. Supporters said changes address prior issues with UTA governance; the recorded vote was 68–5 in favor.
The Utah House adopted a joint conference committee report and passed second substitute House Bill 371, a transportation-governance measure that modifies board appointments and related governance details for transit and transportation authorities, 68–5 on March 12, 2009.
Representative Harper, speaking for the conference committee, said negotiated changes included a phase-out of certain board positions while ensuring Salt Lake City retains a seat and addressing technical and transitional provisions. Representative Keiser raised a constituent concern about extending potential board service terms from six to as much as twelve years; sponsors said the conference draft addressed concerns and preserved commitments from previous years while allowing adjustments.
After adoption of the conference committee report and a brief discussion, the House passed the second substitute and the measure will be returned to the Senate for signature. Sponsors framed the package as a compromise that coordinates governance between UTA and UDOT-related commissions and committees.
