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Utah House passes amended House Bill 89 on bipartisan vote
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 89 as amended, 64–1. Supporters urged the measure during floor debate and a summation highlighted diversity and affirmative‑action goals; the bill will be transmitted to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor session passed House Bill 89 as amended by a 64–1 vote and ordered it sent to the Senate. The vote followed floor debate and a summation from Representative Milner, who framed the bill in the context of representing a diverse district and supporting goals to increase opportunities for qualified candidates.
Representative Milner recounted a constituent anecdote and said the bill "recognize[s] that we are a diverse population here in the state of Utah and would encourage that enrichment of diversity," urging members not to interpret the measure as giving "preferential treatment" but as setting goals to expand opportunity.
Members earlier moved the previous question to end debate and proceed to a vote; the House then closed voting and recorded 64 yeas and 1 nay. The House completed the legislative step by transmitting the bill to the Senate for consideration.
No formal amendments or roll-call breakdown by name appeared in the transcript beyond the final tally. The next action will be consideration by the Senate.
