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Senate shortens sunset for Heber Valley Historic Railroad to spur stakeholder review

Utah Senate · February 12, 2020
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Summary

Senators adopted an amendment on Senate Bill 17 to shorten the Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority’s sunset from 10 years to four, with sponsors saying the shorter term will force timely discussion among county, state parks and potential managers about the railroad’s future governance; the bill passed 27‑0.

Senate Bill 17, which would extend the Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority’s statutory sunset, was amended on the Senate floor on Feb. 5 to shorten the extension from 10 years to four. Sponsor Senator Harper described the bill as a continuation of the railroad’s quasi‑governmental status and said he was open to questions; Senator Fillmore moved…

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