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House approves SB 80 to redirect transportation earmarks into education and a new water fund after hours of debate
Summary
The Utah House passed second substitute SB 80 after extended debate over reallocating transportation earmarks to education and a new water revolving fund. Supporters said the move begins long‑term water savings; opponents warned about loss of oversight and risks to the Great Salt Lake and transportation projects.
The Utah House voted 48‑26 on March 9 to pass second substitute Senate Bill 80, a complex restructuring of transportation earmarks that shifts a portion of those funds into the general fund for education and into a newly reinforced water financing account.
Proponents, led on the floor by Representative Perry, said the substitute converts certain fixed earmarks into a percentage allocation, frees up money for the weighted pupil unit and creates a revolving loan fund to finance future water infrastructure. “We need to put money away,” Perry said in summation, arguing the change gives the state flexibility to address long‑term water needs and avoid…
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