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Utah Senate pauses bill to limit HOV rules after heated debate over tolling and federal funding
Summary
Senate Bill 38, which would restrict I‑15 HOV rules to rush hours and open the lane at other times, was circled after a lengthy floor debate that split senators over safety, enforcement, tolling plans and potential loss of federal highway funds.
Senate Bill 38 — a proposal to limit high‑occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions on I‑15 to weekday rush hours and open the lane at other times — was circled by the Utah Senate on procedural grounds after an extended floor debate.
Sponsor Senator Morgan said the bill would simplify and improve use of the HOV lane by restoring open entry and exit during non‑rush hours and restricting HOV enforcement to two daily rush periods (6–9 a.m. and 4–7 p.m.). Morgan argued the current double‑white‑line configuration and restricted access confuse drivers and depress usage, and noted that at some peak weekend dune events there can be as many as 25,000…
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