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Senate rejects proposal to let voters cap light-rail funding; measure fails 8–21
Summary
Senate Bill 44, which would have required voter approval or limited sales‑tax increment for light rail, failed after senators debated funding caps, potential federal preemption and environmental conformity concerns. Sponsor Senator Reese sought figures from UTA before an amendment; the bill was defeated 8 aye, 21 nay.
Salt Lake City — The Utah Senate on Feb. 17 rejected Senate Bill 44, a proposal tied to voter approval and limits on sales-tax revenue directed to light-rail projects, after an extended debate about costs and federal constraints.
Senator Steven Reese, sponsor of the measure, said he had been consulting with the Utah Transit Authority for figures and suggested an amendment that would cap the percentage of sales-tax increment flowing to light rail. "Over the last 5 years,…
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