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Senate limits special‑district boundary expansion in SB23 amendment, passes first substitute
Summary
Senate adopts an amendment to restrict special district boundary expansion so annexation is allowed only where the district already provides or can provide the service; First Substitute Senate Bill 23 passed unanimously by recorded vote and will be referred to the House.
The Utah Senate adopted a floor amendment to the first substitute of Senate Bill 23 that narrows when an independent special district may expand its boundaries.
Senator Gladwell explained the amendment (amendment number 2, dated 02/20/2001) was drafted to address concerns that some special service districts could expand noncontiguous boundaries to capture tax base rather than to provide service. The amendment clarifies expansion or annexation is allowed only when the district in question both provides and has the ability to provide the service in the expanded area.
Senator Allen supported the amendment, saying it keeps expansion tied to service delivery and prevents districts from 'cherry picking' favorable tax boundaries. The amendment and the first substitute passed by voice and roll‑call votes; the clerk recorded 25 ayes, no nays and 4 absent. The bill will be transmitted to the House for further consideration.
Next steps: Senate clerks will enroll the amended first substitute and refer the measure per chamber rules.
