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House approves bill creating "metro townships" for Salt Lake County after extended debate
Summary
After hours of debate and several amendments, the Utah House passed the fifth substitute of SB199 March 12, creating a new 'metro township' option for unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County to lock boundaries and govern local services. Supporters said it protects community identity; opponents warned it creates a new level of government.
The Utah House passed the fifth substitute of Senate Bill 199 on March 12 after an extended floor debate that produced multiple amendments and sustained objection from some members.
Representative Hutchings, the House sponsor, framed the bill as a localized fix aimed at unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County such as Kearns, Magna and Mill Creek. "For most of you this isn't gonna have a big impact. For those of you that live or represent unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County, this is a really important bill," Hutchings told the chamber, saying the measure would let communities "lock our boundaries, and then choose…
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