House passes supplemental Appropriations Act; legislature adjourns after governor's remarks

Under suspension of the rules the House took up Senate Bill 210, the Appropriations Act (supplemental). The body voted; the transcript records Senate Bill 210 as having received 46 affirmative votes and 25 negative votes and as passed the House.

After a series of remaining bills and conference reports were handled, the House reached midnight and paused floor business. Members then resolved into committee to hear a brief address from Governor Norman H. Bangerter. The governor thanked legislators for their work during the session, acknowledged difficulty with the bond bill, and praised the Legislature's service before wishing members well as they adjourned.

What it means: Passage of the supplemental appropriations measure completes a major financing action for the session. The governor's remarks provided ceremonial closure and signaled willingness to continue discussions on unresolved items such as the bond bill outside the late‑night floor session.

Representative quotes (from the transcript): "This is the so called final appropriation when we have to have it," floor leadership said before the vote on the Appropriations Act. Governor Norman H. Bangerter told members, "You've accomplished a great deal... We appreciate your service, express to you our personal love and affection and say to you thank you for serving this state in the excellent manner with great integrity and fidelity that you do."

Next steps: The Appropriations Act as passed by the House will follow normal transmittal and signature procedures; the Legislature adjourned sine die at the end of the day.