The 2024 General Legislative Session in Utah continued on February 28, 2024, with a series of significant discussions and votes on various bills. The session began with a motion to modify the applicability date of a pilot program, which passed without opposition. Following this, Senate Bill 110 was brought to a vote after being read three times, receiving 23 votes in favor and none against, and will now be returned to the House for the Speaker's signature.

Next, the Senate addressed First Substitute Senate Bill 147, which involves adoption revisions. Senator Wilson explained that the bill included clarifying language and agreements between two agencies aimed at reducing costs. The motion to concur passed unanimously, leading to a successful vote on the bill.

Senate Bill 213, concerning criminal justice modifications, was also discussed. Senator Cullimore noted minor grammatical changes and adjustments regarding the sentencing commission's considerations for high-frequency offenders. The motion to concur passed, and the bill was subsequently voted on, receiving 24 votes in favor.

The session then moved to Fourth Substitute Senate Bill 104, known as the Children's Device Protection Act. Senator Weiler highlighted the bill's requirement for cell phones to have pre-installed filters activated for minors. The bill passed with 24 votes in favor, reflecting broad support.

Senate Bill 136, which reauthorizes administrative rules, was next on the agenda. Senator Bramble explained that the bill had been amended to remove a specific rule from the State Board of Education, which had already complied with legislative changes. The motion to concur passed, and the bill was approved with 24 votes.

Finally, Second Substitute Senate Bill 166, related to health benefit amendments, was discussed. Senator Kennedy shared that the bill had been simplified to focus on patient rights regarding notifications for equivalent medicine changes. The motion to concur passed, and the bill received 26 votes in favor.

The session concluded with a motion to saunter, allowing members to take a break before continuing with further legislative business. Overall, the meeting was marked by a series of successful votes on key legislative measures, reflecting a collaborative effort among senators to address various issues facing the state.