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Senate approves $64M court complex financing bill funded largely by civil-fee increases after lengthy debate
Summary
The Senate approved Senate Bill 275 to finance a consolidated court complex with a $64 million revenue bond financed mainly by increased civil court fees. Opponents warned the fees act like a statewide tax and may require state funds later; proponents said consolidation saves long-term costs and the bill passed after extended debate.
The Utah Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 275 on Feb. 25, 1994, authorizing a $64 million revenue bond to finance a consolidated court complex and increasing civil court fees to help fund the project.
Sponsor Senator Reese framed the bill as the product of years of study and committee approval, saying the courts, the Judicial Council, the bar and capital-facilities committees had reviewed the plan. "We've been looking at this now for for 7 years," Reese…
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