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Senate narrowly approves Olympic revenue amendments after heated debate over $59 million cap
Summary
After lengthy debate over legislative oversight and a $59 million cap on Olympic-related spending, the Utah Senate approved SB 84 (Olympics Special Revenue Fund Amendments) 15–12 on Feb. 2, 1996; proponents argued for legislative oversight of surplus funds, opponents warned it could micromanage the sports authority.
The Utah State Senate passed Senate Bill 84, which amends the Olympics Special Revenue Fund, after a lengthy and at times heated floor debate focused on legislative oversight and a $59 million spending cap.
Senator Montgomery, the bill sponsor, said the measure "establishes what is a critical constitutional principle that the legislature must maintain their oversight of the tax monies of the people of the state," and described the legislation as a way to protect…
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