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House approves HB149 to release $16.25 million in forest-reserve funds for counties and schools
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 149 to draw down federal secure-rural-schools/PILT-related funds held by the State Treasurer and distribute roughly $16.25 million (50% to counties for roads, 50% to schools); sponsors cited urgency to avoid offsets and loss of federal monies.
The Utah House on the floor voted to pass House Bill 149, Forest Reserve Fund Revisions, a funding measure sponsors said will unlock roughly $16.25 million in federal secure-rural-schools and PILT-related money held by the State Treasurer and distribute it 50/50 to counties (for roads) and school districts.
"We're talking about $16,000,000 in funds to both schools and county roads," Representative Michael Noel said in explanation of the bill, urging the House to move…
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