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Senate rejects amendment to SB35; approves recreation and tourism extension at Utah State
Summary
After floor debate over whether to assign a recreation and tourism outreach program to a specific university or leave assignment to the Board of Regents, the Senate rejected an amendment and approved SB35, sending it to the House (27–0).
Senate Bill 35, a measure to reestablish outreach work connected to the Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, passed the Utah Senate Feb. 2 after a contested floor amendment failed.
Sponsor and proponents: Senator Hilliard introduced SB35 as a way to restore outreach activities tied to university extension work and to prioritize funding later in the session. He said institutions including Southern Utah University and the University of Utah expressed support.
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