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Senate narrows mayoral veto language in transit-board appointment bill

Utah State Senate · February 8, 1995

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Summary

Senate amended House Bill 44 to remove a provision granting a simple majority of county mayors approval power over transit-district board appointments, clarifying that county legislative bodies may confer with mayors but retain appointment authority. The amendment was adopted and the bill moved toward third reading.

House Bill 44, presented by Senator David Steele, would clarify the process for selecting county members of transit-district boards. An early draft included language permitting a simple majority of mayors in a county to approve appointments recommended by the county legislative body.

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