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Senate approves transit-security bill amendment, grants limited law‑enforcement authority to UTA officers
Utah State Senate · February 20, 2006
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Summary
Senators adopted a technical amendment and advanced SB 256 to grant transit security officers law-enforcement powers on transit property and vehicles, with sponsors saying the change responds to operational needs and has broad law-enforcement support.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate moved Senate Bill 256 forward after adopting a technical amendment clarifying cross-references and confirming the limited jurisdiction of transit officers.
Senator Kurt Bramble, sponsor, described SB 256 as a targeted measure to allow Utah Transit Authority security officers to make arrests and…
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