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Senate rejects SB239 fuel-tax increase after heated debate
Utah Senate · March 7, 2011
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Summary
First substitute SB239 (Motor and Special Fuel Tax Amendments) failed on a third-reading floor vote after debate over timing and economic impact. Sponsors described phased increases and maintenance needs; the final vote was 8–19 (fail).
The Utah Senate debated and then rejected first substitute Senate Bill 239, a proposal to raise motor and special fuel taxes to fund highway maintenance and state parks.
Senator Van Tassel, sponsor and Transportation Committee chair, argued the state has underfunded…
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