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Senate reconsiders, narrowly passes $300,000 Blue Ribbon Fisheries appropriation after heated debate

Utah State Senate · February 23, 2001
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After a heated floor debate over priorities and fiscal impact, the Utah Senate reconsidered House Bill 338 and approved a $300,000 appropriation for the Utah Blue Ribbon Fisheries Initiative, passing the motion 20–8. Critics said the funding favors a small group of beneficiaries; supporters called it an important conservation priority.

Senators voted to reconsider and pass House Bill 338, a $300,000 appropriation for the Utah Blue Ribbon Fisheries Initiative, after an extended debate on the Senate floor.

Senator Hickman moved for reconsideration and then for passage, framing the measure as a well-crafted piece of legislation and a gubernatorial priority. Opponents questioned the allocation of scarce resources. "I am seriously concerned about our priorities and…

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