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House approves $53 million throughput infrastructure fund plan after debate over 'coal port' investment
Summary
Lawmakers passed second substitute SB246, a package that authorizes Community Impact Board processes and a throughput infrastructure fund that could invest mineral lease proceeds in export infrastructure; the vote was 52–17 following a failed amendment that would have required an independent fairness opinion.
The Utah House approved second substitute Senate Bill 246, a controversial infrastructure‑funding measure aimed at supporting rural counties affected by mineral production and enabling participation in export logistics projects. The final House vote was 52 yes and 17 no.
Sponsor Representative McKell described the bill as a local‑control and community‑resiliency measure to help counties leverage mineral‑lease revenue and Community Impact Board (CIB) financing for economic development and export access. "I see…
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