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House approves bill enabling state–UTA land swap after debate over protection for 3,000‑year‑old archaeological site
Summary
The House passed HB 179 to permit a permissive land swap involving the Department of Natural Resources, UTA, Draper City and a private developer to site a commuter rail station; lawmakers pressed sponsors on provisions to preserve an archaeological site and on federal/NEPA requirements; bill passed 52–21.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on Wednesday approved House Bill 179, enabling certain state agencies to negotiate a permissive land swap that supporters say will help position a Utah Transit Authority commuter rail station while preserving open space and archaeological resources.
Representative Carrie Gibson, the bill sponsor, described the measure as permissive enabling legislation that would allow several parties — including the Department of Natural Resources, UTA, Draper City and a private developer — to negotiate a land exchange intended to keep open space and place a transit stop in a more suitable location. "By allowing…
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