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Senate advances Salt Palace funding bill to third reading after sponsor warns of lost convention revenue
Utah Senate · February 22, 1991
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Summary
Senators approved placement of a county-option 1% restaurant tax bill on third reading to fund Salt Palace improvements, with a sponsor saying past deficiencies cost the state about $66 million in lost business.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 22 moved House Bill 438, which would authorize a county-option 1% restaurant tax to support convention, tourism and facility operations including the Salt Palace, onto the third reading calendar.
Senator Reese, presenting the bill, said the Salt Palace is 21 years old and outdated and that conventions had cited…
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