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Senate backs creation of an Intermountain Port Authority after narrowing original powers
Utah State Senate · February 12, 1991
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Summary
Senate passed a narrowed substitute creating an Intermountain Port Authority to promote export/import development; sponsors removed eminent‑domain, bonding and acquisition authorities and set a sunset for review. The bill passed the floor 27–1 and will return on third reading.
The Senate approved a substitute version of Senate Bill 78 that would establish an Intermountain Port Authority to promote export and import economic development in Utah.
Senator Okey and other sponsors said the original filing had prompted industry concern — particularly from freight carriers…
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