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Utah Senate advances bill limiting use of district-paid time for union activities after heated debate
Summary
Senate places first substitute Senate Bill 77 on the third-reading calendar after a contentious debate over whether the measure infringes on local control; sponsors say the bill targets use of taxpayer funds for union-negotiation activity while opponents warn it is overly broad and administratively burdensome.
The Utah Senate placed first substitute Senate Bill 77 on the third‑reading calendar Tuesday after extended debate over whether the measure curbs local control and improperly restricts school‑employee associations.
Senator Dayton, sponsor of the substitute, said the bill "direct[s] that taxpayer dollars go into the classroom" and is intended to ensure money allocated for education is not used for union activities. "This bill again does not take away from local control," Dayton said, adding…
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