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Bill to require legislative approval of courthouse parking fees fails after floor debate
Utah State Senate · February 16, 2001
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Summary
Senate Bill 232 would have required the Legislature to approve courthouse parking fees after local courts implemented a $5/day charge; senators debated separation of powers and local impacts and the bill failed on a roll-call vote (13–11, insufficient to meet 15-vote threshold).
Senate Bill 232, introduced by Senator Valentine, proposed that the Legislature approve courthouse parking fees — a response to a Utah County change that imposed a $5-per-day charge in a courthouse lot that moved courthouse parking to other areas.
Valentine argued the bill would…
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