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Debate stalls committee action on wildlife‑crossing fund after dispute over earmark from TIF
Summary
House Bill 431 would create a $2 million non‑lapsing wildlife and livestock safety fund inside the Transportation Infrastructure Fund; the committee heard substantial public support and technical testimony but split 3‑3 after debate over earmarking from the TIF, and the chair urged the sponsor to work with UDOT and the Transportation Commission on alternative approaches.
House Bill 431, introduced by Representative Chu, would create a non‑lapsing $2 million account within the Transportation Infrastructure Fund for wildlife and livestock safety projects, financed by sales and use tax, voluntary donations and optional additions at DMV registration or on hunting/fishing licenses. Representative Chu cited the Parleys Canyon crossing and told the committee "Wildlife vehicle collisions cost Utah taxpayers $135,000,000 annually."
Why it mattered: The bill drew broad public…
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