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Senate backs bill to protect funding and donor accounts for Utah State Developmental Center
Summary
On Feb. 11, the Utah Senate passed first-substitute Senate Bill 17 to create two accounts designed to strengthen funding and preserve donor contributions for the Utah State Developmental Center; supporters stressed the center's services and a restricted account that cannot be appropriated by the legislature.
Senators passed first-substitute Senate Bill 17 on Feb. 11 after a floor presentation by sponsor Senator Dayton and extended remarks from caregivers and advocates who were in the gallery.
Dayton described SB17 as a measure to strengthen appropriations and create two specific funds: one to accept contributions (previously called a trust) and a restricted account to preserve donor funds and ensure they are used for the developmental center. Dayton said the bill is largely a fiscal and technical bill to protect funds and to maintain services at…
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