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House passes bill excluding UTA supervisors from employee definition amid debate over federal grants
Summary
HB 243 clarifies that supervisors at the Utah Transit Authority are not 'employees' for collective‑bargaining purposes. Sponsors said the change aligns Utah with federal practice; opponents warned it could affect discretionary federal transit grants and spur litigation. The bill passed 49‑21.
The Utah House approved HB 243 on Feb. 6, a bill to amend the Public Transit District Act so supervisors at the Utah Transit Authority are excluded from the statutory definition of 'employee' for collective‑bargaining purposes.
Sponsor Representative Hawkins argued the change brings state code into alignment with federal practice, where supervisors are not…
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