Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate advances bill to study and preserve open space near state prison
Summary
Senate Bill 37, introduced Feb. 4 by Senator Evans, would charge a critical‑lands task force to survey, assess and negotiate preservation of a state‑owned riparian parcel near the state prison. The Senate passed SB37 on third reading, 22–0, and sent it to the House.
Senate Bill 37, introduced Feb. 4 by Senator Evans, would create a critical‑lands task force to study and recommend preservation measures for a tract of state‑owned river‑bottom land adjacent to the state prison and along the Jordan River.
In floor remarks, Senator Evans outlined the parcel’s features and constraints: uncertain and old boundary surveys complicated by a river channel that has shifted; archaeological and historical interest (the State Historical Society identified a large former…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
