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Senate passes broad infrastructure package aimed at accelerating transportation projects
Summary
The chamber passed a third substitute of House Bill 433, an infrastructure funding bill that accelerates transportation commission projects, taps bonds for transit work and includes outdoor recreation funding, with intent language encouraging employment of Utah businesses.
The Utah Senate approved third substitute House Bill 433, a multi-project infrastructure package that accelerates transportation projects on the commission list, supports priority projects across the state, and authorizes bonding for selected transit projects including double tracking.
Sponsor Senator Kolomore described the substitute as a large package of projects that also carries intent language encouraging use of Utah workers and businesses on projects funded by the bill. "The legislature recognizes the tremendous employment opportunities that this bill will bring to Utah's skilled workforce and to Utah's business community," the sponsor said, adding the bill "encourages the employment of Utah workers and the proliferation of Utah business" in performing the funded projects.
Floor discussion was light and supportive; proponents highlighted the bill's capacity to accelerate projects while remaining within bonding limits, noting it pairs infrastructure investment with tax relief and job opportunities. After floor amendment 1 (technical drafting fixes) was adopted, the third substitute passed by roll-call vote 26–0 with three absent and will be returned to the House.
What to watch next: The bill contains multiple project allocations and bonding provisions; sponsors noted reporting and implementation provisions will follow in administrative processes. Local project lists on the Transportation Commission and allocation details will determine which communities benefit and when construction will begin.
