The Utah House and Senate are grappling with the issue of whether churches should be required to pay transportation utility fees in cities where they are located. SB310, which would exempt religious organizations from these fees, passed in the Senate, while HB454, which would require churches to pay the fees, passed in the House. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supported the exemption, but many lawmakers opposed it, arguing that it would shift the tax burden onto others. The Senate strongly opposes leaving churches responsible for these fees, with Senator Brady Brammer emphasizing the positive impact churches have on society. The two chambers must now come to a compromise before the legislative session ends on Friday. The issue is causing division and tension within the legislature, with lawmakers and religious organizations on opposite sides of the debate. The outcome remains uncertain as both sides continue to advocate for their positions.
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