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Senate advances statewide trails bill after hours of testimony; $2 million fiscal note draws scrutiny
Summary
Senate Bill 72 to create a state-sponsored recreational trail system drew broad public support from cycling and trails groups and a $2 million fiscal note that senators questioned. The bill passed to third reading with a recorded 25–1 vote and was placed on the third-reading table.
Senate Bill 72, authorizing development of bicycle paths and a statewide recreational trails program, received extended floor time as senators resolved into a Committee of the Whole to hear public testimony.
Sponsor Senator McAllister framed the bill as a response to strong, statewide interest in safe cycling and multi‑use trails, citing Park City experience and tourism benefits. Representatives of Bicycle Utah, the United States Cycling Federation and the Salt Lake Regional Trails Council testified in favor: they described…
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