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Senate advances annual appropriations bill with $70 million for roads, 2.5% public employee increase
Summary
The Utah Senate on Feb. 11 advanced House Bill 1, the annual appropriations act, and moved it for final passage after lifting rules; the measure includes a 2.5% compensation increase for public employees and $70 million in ongoing road funding.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 11 advanced House Bill 1, the annual appropriations act, moving the measure to the top of the second-reading calendar and then to final passage under suspension of the rules.
Senator Hilliard, sponsor of the Senate action on the bill, said the package does not touch the minimum school program and includes a 2.5% compensation increase for public employees "2.5% plus benefits," as well as appropriations for…
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