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Utah House overrides veto of bill to set aside sales-tax growth for transportation, 50-18
Summary
The Utah House voted 50-18 during an override session to overturn the governor's veto of Senate Bill 229, a measure that directs a portion of sales-tax growth toward transportation maintenance. Lawmakers split over whether earmarking erodes budget flexibility or is needed for deferred road repairs.
The Utah House of Representatives voted 50-18 during an override session to overturn the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 229, a bill that would channel a portion of future sales-tax growth into transportation funding rather than leaving those increases available for the annual budgeting process.
Supporters said the measure creates a prudent, pay-as-you-go source for deferred maintenance. "Transportation is the lifeblood of our economy," Representative Ivory said, arguing that setting aside growth would let the state address road and bridge maintenance without excessive borrowing. The House Chair of Government Infrastructure also urged passage, citing a UDOT estimate that roughly 45 percent of roads need maintenance…
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