What happened on Friday, 03 March 2023
Committee of the Whole, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
Budget cuts threaten staffing at schools, prompting calls for funding reversal from council members.
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Utah House approves House Bill 403 and House Bill 511 for final passage.
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The Utah Senate debated Second Substitute House Bill 272, which would have required water-efficient landscaping on new public facilities statewide, limiting turf to 20% and banning grass in narrow park strips. After concerns about a one-size-fits-all mandate and local conditions, the bill failed on a 10–14 roll-call vote.
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Senate passes House Bill 21 and several resolutions on records and expungement reforms.
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School leaders discuss special education access and alternative safety measures amid SRO transitions.
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The House passed Senate Bill 269, which creates a three‑year pilot under a federal 1115 waiver to test remote monitoring for Medicaid fee‑for‑service beneficiaries with chronic conditions (heart failure, hypertension, COPD, etc.); sponsors said the waiver must be budget neutral and the pilot aims to reduce hospital visits and lower costs. (Passed 70–1.)
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Lawmakers pass bill creating affirmative defense for syringe possession in harm reduction programs.
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First substitute Senate Joint Resolution 10, a proposal to amend the Utah Constitution to earmark income tax revenue for public education while allowing use of surplus revenue for other state needs after certain obligations are met, passed the Senate 22–6 and will return to the House.
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Charter schools face funding challenges as enrollment declines; discussions on multiple count days underway.
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Senate approves House Bill 139 to streamline kidnap offender registration amid other legislative actions.
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Senate Bill 246 passed the House to restrict recipients of police accident reports from transferring them on for marketing purposes; sponsors said the measure protects victims’ contact information while preserving access for government agencies and legitimate uses. (Passed 73–0.)
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Tacoma Elementary faces funding cuts amid declining special education enrollment, raising concerns for student support.
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Senate approves House Bill 37 with 27-0 vote and considers House Bill 531 next.
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Third substitute House Bill 283 would have allowed primary workforce services to treat failure to accept suitable work within four days as disqualifying for unemployment benefits. After questions about people out of town or unable to respond, the bill failed 8–19.
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House approves Senate Bill 245 with 70-0 vote, enhancing trade secret protections.
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Senate votes 28-0 to pass third substitute Senate Joint Resolution 6 regarding punctuation.
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The House passes a $29 billion budget, includes large tax cuts and significant investments.
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D.C. Public Schools report rising enrollment and improved academic performance amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Second substitute House Bill 272, which would have limited lawn/turf on new publicly owned construction to 20% of outdoor space and imposed statewide standards for water-efficient landscaping, failed in the Senate after several members raised concerns about a one-size-fits-all mandate. Vote: 10–14, 5 absent.
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Senate approves House Bill 324 allowing employers to obtain protective orders for workplaces.
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Lawmakers approve Senate Bill 158 to manage water resources amid urban development pressures.
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Third substitute Senate Bill 219 passed the House to bar unauthorized use of advanced sensing on unmanned aerial vehicles to collect subsurface information from private property and to allow courts to order deletion of illegally collected data; sponsors said the bill targets bad actors and protects archaeological and private sites while exempting legitimate recreational and commercial drone use. (Passed 68–0.)
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Universities partner with local schools to address teacher shortage and enhance certification programs.
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Senate passed second substitute House Bill 511 to require law enforcement to obtain a minor’s parent or guardian permission before releasing the minor’s name to media; sponsor said the bill aligns the term 'media representative' with GRAMA and exempts cases where a parent is the alleged perpetrator. Vote: 26–0, 3 absent.
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Senate approves House Bill 531 removing penalties for local water usage plans.
Committee of the Whole, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
Eleven schools face budget cuts amid declining enrollment, raising survival concerns for their future.
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Representative Brooklyn seeks clarity on sponsor's motivations for supporting the transparency bill.
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Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 160 allowing blockchain implementations to optionally include a court‑ordered reversible element (a 'sheriff's node') that would let the attorney general reverse transactions on a specific node with a court order. Sponsors called it a consumer‑protection option; opponents said it is antithetical to blockchain’s immutable design. (Passed 65–6.)
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Second Substitute House Bill 317 passed after debate. The bill clarifies bail-setting at booking, creates a presumption that bail is unaffordable after seven days in custody, allows expedited appeal of detention decisions, and modifies standards for reexamining detention status.
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The Senate passed first substitute House Bill 465, requiring local public schools to provide parents with a way to see what students check out from school libraries. Senator Grover sponsored the measure, which passed 19–6.
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$7.9 million grant secures 25 electric buses amid ongoing driver shortages and rising complaints.
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Representative Al Peterson highlights state's financial preparedness and successful budget passage.
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A bill aimed at collecting local water-use data and encouraging ordinances to conserve water on the Wasatch Front failed after senators argued the measure was merely voluntary and could indirectly impose penalties through local ordinances; the third substitute House Bill 538 failed on a 9-18 roll call.
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The House passed Senate Bill 251 to allow certain small, rural secondary water systems to meter at selected system locations in consultation with the state engineer rather than requiring meters on every hookup, and to narrow fine exposure for unmetered hookups; sponsor said state grant funding remains available. (Passed 71–0.)
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Senate passes bills 209 and 545, ensuring equity for homeschoolers and enhancing cybersecurity measures.
Committee of the Whole, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
Schools face significant budget cuts despite projected enrollment increases, raising concerns over funding fairness.
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The House passed Senate Bill 191 to update condominium and community association law, allowing associations to disqualify board members for specified criminal records, permit annual rental fees up to $250 where rentals exceed 35% of units, protect homeowner choices for front‑yard landscaping and prohibit certain drought‑era restrictions, and require processes for EV charging placement. (Passed 65–5.)
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Fourth Substitute House Bill 324 passed on the Senate floor; sponsor Sen. Wyler said the bill lets employers seek protective orders when employees or workplaces are threatened and allows enforcement steps including removal or arrest of perpetrators.
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Senators pass amendments allowing electronic meetings for local service districts in Utah.
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The House considered a large concurrence calendar March 3 and passed multiple substituted bills on final passage, with recorded tallies shown below. Items include bills on education, water reuse, paleontology, cybersecurity, Great Salt Lake and more.
Committee of the Whole, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
Tacoma Elementary faces funding cuts amid declining special education enrollment and rising mental health needs.
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The Senate passed First Substitute House Bill 23 moving duties of the forensic mental-health coordinating committee to the Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Council and adding the Utah State Hospital superintendent to that council; the bill passed and will be returned to the House.
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Senate Bill 3, the session's appropriations capstone, was debated and passed by the House. Sponsor Representative Val Peterson described $29 billion in all-sources funding for 2024, $1.8 billion in additional allocations, $775 million in debt prepayment, teacher pay increases and an $850 million tax cut. The bill passed 70-1.
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Council authorizes demolition contracts for multiple properties and sets annexation public hearing date.
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Schools face challenges addressing student needs amid system breakdowns and calls for better resources.
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Senate passes House Bill 92 with 22 votes, addressing Porcini Drive in South Jordan.
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The House adopted a substitute to SB231 to clarify government-records duties, add remedies for vexatious requesters and tighten timelines for agency responses. Sponsors said the bill was a negotiated compromise with the Media Coalition and the Attorney General; members pressed on administrative remedies and carve-outs for constitutional officers.
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Andy Layton told the council funding from state and federal sources is tightening and urged the city to seek voter approval for a water rate increase and pursue federal grants; he also referenced a new digital token he called 'Trump coin.'
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Governor Cox highlights historic legislative achievements during Utah Senate's session closing.
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The House debated Substitute Senate Bill 122, which would have created an affirmative defense to paraphernalia charges for people enrolled in syringe-exchange programs who store needles in labeled, puncture-resistant containers. Supporters said it reduces discarded syringes and connects people to treatment; opponents raised legal and policy concerns. The second substitute failed, 30-42.
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Senator Hankins promotes porcini mushrooms to elevate awareness and ecological preservation in Utah.
Committee of the Whole, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
DC public schools expand mental health initiatives amid rising educator burnout and service demand.
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Five Cape Girardeau residents spoke during the council's applicant-introduction period to express interest in serving on the Golf Course Advisory Board and other local boards, describing relevant local ties and prior service.
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Gov. Cox told the Utah Senate the 2023 session made unprecedented investments in education, housing and water and described what he called the largest tax cut in state history; he thanked legislators and their families and said he hoped not to veto passed measures.
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
The Cape Girardeau City Council approved its consent agenda including demolition contracts, set an annexation public hearing for April 7, 2025, and approved two record plats on first reading (Bills 2,527 and 2,528). One council member announced an abstention on a waterline-easement item.
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The Senate expresses gratitude for Capitol maintenance team's dedication and hard work.
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Senate Bill 250 passes Utah House with strong support ensuring Fourth Amendment protections.
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Senator Buxton moved to "strike the enacting clause" on all bills and resolutions remaining on the Senate calendar; the motion passed, the secretary was directed to certify the daily journal for the 2023 session, committees were appointed to notify the governor and House, and the Senate adjourned sine die.
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Senators approve bills on election petition processes, records management, and veteran property tax relief.
NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
On March 3 the New Kent County School Board unanimously approved a $194,289 textbook-fund transfer and the remarketing (sale) of seven school buses judged beyond economic life; both motions passed 5-0.
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Senate approves bill enhancing oversight and technology for Great Salt Lake mineral extraction.
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Legislators discuss new sales tax strategy to fund Utah's growing transportation needs.
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Senator Kennedy presents House Bill 468 aimed at aiding recovery-based employment opportunities.
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Senate approves critical budget and reauthorization bills, ensuring funding for education and infrastructure.
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Pamela Atkinson offers prayer on final day of Utah's 65th legislative session.
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In a long morning session the Utah Senate passed a series of bills under suspension, including measures on extracurricular participation, cybersecurity guidance, open‑meetings technical fixes, multiple health and human services recodifications (circled for later), state symbol designations and mobile business licensing; roll calls and substitutions are listed below.
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The Utah Senate revisited a failed transit-operator safety resolution and approved it on reconsideration, adopted a string of substituted bills including petition and records-management amendments, and approved changes to school-policy and criminal-investigation rules; several roll-call tallies are recorded below.
NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Staff proposed edits to the district's early-graduation regulation (not policy) to require verified credits, a detailed post-secondary plan, and parental/administrator approval; implementation was proposed for the class of 2026.
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The Utah House successfully adjourns after record investments in education, housing, and infrastructure.
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The Utah Senate passed a substituted version of House Bill 513 to give the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands greater authority over the Great Salt Lake, prioritize non‑evaporative mineral extraction (while not displacing current leases), require water‑depletion checks and create annual royalty reporting.
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Senate approves health services and education amendments, advancing several key legislative measures.
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Legislature approves key bills on school safety, financial aid, and inmate amendments.
NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Superintendent-recommended FY26 budget includes expected state basic-aid increases (about $586,000), new position requests totaling roughly $2.0 million, a $4.2 million CIP request and planned 3% staff pay increase plus 1% teacher step; final adoption depends on county funding decisions.
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The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 3, the final appropriations bill of the session, approving a package that sponsors said funds teacher pay increases, housing and homelessness, water and transportation projects and debt reduction; the measure passed 25–0 and goes to the House.
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On the final day of the 2023 general session the Senate handled communications from the House and advanced multiple House bills and resolutions (including HCR 6, HB 402, HB 190, HB 432, HB 349, HB 468 and HB 406), largely by unanimous or recorded votes and under suspension of the rules; some items were circled for further consideration.
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Senate approves House Bill 493 to establish advanced recycling facilities in Utah.
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Lawmakers approved a third substitute to Senate Joint Resolution 6 limiting prosecutors' role in preparing out‑of‑court victim statements (11‑02 statements) and requiring corroborating evidence if such a statement is relied on to establish probable cause; supporters said the change restores a balance for defendants while protecting victims; vote 64–8.
NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
District staff described a multi-tiered school-based mental-health program funded in part by a six-year state grant, highlighting employee assistance services and two student support specialists; presenters said roughly 1,200 students received some level of support this year.
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Senators substituted and passed fifth substitute House Bill 406, which revises annexation definitions, limits use of development agreements to delay projects, and clarifies development standards to speed approvals — the sponsor said the package aims to increase housing supply in Utah's strong economy.
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Utah Senate approves bill ensuring parental consent before releasing minors' names to media.
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Senate approves House Bill 219 and House Bill 305, enhancing firearm rights and child protection.
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The House approved a second substitute to Senate Bill 250 that limits license‑plate‑reader (LPR) use to active crimes, Amber Alerts, missing‑child cases and stolen vehicles, mandates permitting and data‑retention protocols, and requires warrants for private-data access; the measure passed 68–3.
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First Substitute House Bill 468, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Kennedy, passed 24‑0 under suspension of the rules; the bill allows employers to consider setting aside certain prior juvenile adjudications or substance‑use histories when making hiring decisions.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Officials consider cutting meeting rooms and childcare to save approximately $1 million.
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Second Substitute House Bill 219, presented as a statement of state policy to protect Second Amendment rights, passed the Utah Senate after some floor comments and a constitutional authority claim; the measure passed 20–6–3.
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Senate approves House Bill 539 for veterans and House Bill 394 for public education funding
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After extended floor debate, the Utah House adopted a second substitute to Senate Bill 260 that removes homelessness language and lets counties choose a split local sales‑tax option for roads and transit; the measure passed the House 57–17 and returns to the Senate.
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Senators approved a substituted version of House Bill 349 to create a state review process for water reuse projects after sponsor Senator McCall warned reuse could 'have a significant negative impact on the Great Salt Lake.' The chamber passed the fourth substitute under suspension of the rules and returned it to the House.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses options to address significant budget overrun for the justice facility project.
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The Utah Senate considered numerous concurrence and consent items and recorded roll-call votes on several bills. Notable outcomes: HB 432 (probate mods) passed unanimously; HB 283 (unemployment amendments) failed; SJR 10 (income tax constitutional amendment proposal) and multiple health-and-human-services recodification bills were concurred and passed.
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Senate Bill 104 approved to develop a state master plan addressing aging-related issues.
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Senator Vickers’ resolution, HCR 9, passed after floor debate over replacing the word 'sustainable' with 'dispatchable.' Sponsors said the language aims to protect dispatchable in-state power plants from federal restrictions; the resolution passed 21–6–2.
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SB 158 establishes rules for developers to offset water usage impact effectively.
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Senate adopted a second substitute to House Bill 511, clarifying that media representatives under GRAMA should obtain a minor’s parent or guardian permission before law enforcement releases the minor’s name (except when the parent is an alleged perpetrator). The substitute passed and the bill passed 26–0 on a roll call.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council member advocates for more emergency exits to enhance safety in convention space
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Utah initiates a pilot program for Medicaid remote monitoring of chronic diseases across rural areas.
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The Utah Senate moved and passed a wide range of House bills in a short floor session, approving measures from child-protection schooling and county-record redaction to recycling and county auditor duties; the chamber also adopted a message resolution on federal action against Utah power.
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First Substitute House Bill 465, introduced by Senator Grover, requires local schools to provide parents a way to see what their children check out from school libraries. The Senate passed the bill under suspension of rules by a 19–6 vote.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses budget impacts and funding sources for $36M facility expansion project.
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Council members discuss parking limitations for events at the new High Valley facility.
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Senator Harper's bill mandates urinalysis drug testing for child welfare proceedings.
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Legislators adjust secondary water metering bill to ease financial penalties on suppliers.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Officials discuss design progress, budget concerns, and value engineering for new county building.
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County staff told the Summit County Council a proposed Silver Summit County Services Building is about $9.4 million over the prior estimate, driven by omitted general-conditions costs, site work and inflation; council asked for a line-item budget, grading plan and funding-source spreadsheet before deciding whether to cut program elements or cover the overage.
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Senator Hinkins' bill mandates approval and conditions for transplanting big game animals.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The project incorporates mass timber for carbon reduction and features diverse community services.
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County designs new facility with sheriff's office, meeting spaces, and future child care center.