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Senate approves tighter oversight for special districts after amendments
Summary
The Senate approved a fourth-substitute bill requiring budget notices, disclosure and limited audit/reporting changes for special districts; senators debated a contested 'second notice' mailing requirement and narrower audit language before the substitute passed 26–0. The bill moves to third reading.
The Utah Senate on Monday approved a fourth substitute to Senate Bill 73, a package of oversight measures for special districts, after extended floor debate over notification procedures and reporting requirements.
Senator McMullen, sponsor of the substitute, said the bill grew from performance audits that found inconsistent budgeting and weak public oversight at several special districts. The substitute requires districts above specified…
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